Legal Assistants at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

NHC/LA/03/2022

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;

• Have O’ level KCSE mean Grade C (plain) or KCE Division III
• Possess a Diploma in Law and or legal studies from the Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution
• Have three (3) years experience in the discharge of legal duties
• Must be a registered Court Process Server.
• Be a team player with skills in the use of Ms Office Suite

Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.

Remuneration & Employment Terms

• Senior Legal Officer Grade 11 Gross: Ksh. 165,749 – 230,715 Per month
• Legal officer 1 Grade 10 Gross: Ksh. 137,703 – 191,840 Per month
• Legal Assistant Grade 07 Gross: Ksh. 74,953 – 106,283 Per month