Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Assistants (GRADE 7) - NHC/LA/03/2022
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Legal Assistant (s) will be responsible for providing support to the Legal Unit on para-legal matters which include the following:-

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings; • Interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case;
• Verify legal documents and fee notes drawn by external lawyers.
• Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases.
• Prepare and authenticate standard legal documents.
• Filing of legal briefs and opinions.
• Attending court sessions and taking notes of proceedings.
• Filing appeals in appropriate courts.
• Examine public and other lawful records and write opinions.
• Keep log of environmental law matters.
• Draft responses to correspondences on legal matters on behalf of the Corporation.
• Collection and preparation of information related to Court.

Person Specifications
The job holder must possess;
(i) Have O’ level KCSE mean Grade C (plain) or KCE Division III
(ii) Possess a Diploma in Law and or legal studies from the Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution
(iii) Have three (3) years experience in the discharge of legal duties
(iv) Must be a registered Court Process Server.
(v) Be a team player with skills in the use of Ms Office Suite

Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
(i) If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration,
(ii) Copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six (6) Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and AntiCorruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau),
(iii) E-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the reference number on your application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 20th April. 2022 addressed to:

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 30257 00100
NAIROBI
Email: applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke 

“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and women as well as persons with disability are encouraged to apply- indicate PWD’’.
IMPORTANT:
I. Application should only be done online by email to the dedicated email address applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke 
II. All applicants MUST use the standard application form provided and downloadable on the website.
III. Applicants must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya and provide proof thereof at the time of interviewing.
IV. Closing date is 20th April 2022. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application documents downloads.
I. Application form

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