Team Leader & Senior Associate- ADR & Litigation Department

Key Duties& Responsibilities

Practice Management

1. Formulating litigation strategies, dispensing legal counsel on diverse matters, and harmonizing legal tactics with firm’s goals.
2. Oversee and effectively monitor all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation settlement discussions to trial and post-trial activities in adherence to the internal process.
3. Allocate resources effectively to meet the demands of various cases and ensure optimal team performance.
4. Establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the litigation team.
5. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the status of ongoing litigation, significant legal developments and departmental achievements.

Case Management.

1. Build a relationship with our clients as a trusted legal advisor while advising and promptly updating clients on their cases and the developments of the law.
2. Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits &correspondence.
3. Ensure effective case management through timely filing of documents and adherence to court deadlines.
4. Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters in the best interest of our client.
5. Attending Courts at all levels including tribunals across the country.
6. Provide legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in civil & commercial litigation.
7. Advising clients competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of matters particularly in corporate and commercial disputes.
8. Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

1. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
2. Have at least five (5) years of post-admission commercial litigation experience in a busy law firm.
3. Have current year (2024) Practicing Certificate.
4. Certification in Mediation and Arbitration is an added advantage.
5. Leadership and management experience, with the ability to mentor and develop team members
6. Have good communication, presentation and analytical skills.
7. Ability to manage client expectations and great client interview skills;
8. High quality research skills and drafting skills;
9. High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
10. Problem solving skills and strong team player.
11. Client interview skills