Legal Clerk/Paralegal - 2 Positions at Machakos County Public Service Board

Ref; MCPSB/02/2023/047

Duties and Responsibilities

• Filing of court documents and any other legal documents;
• Service and facilitating service of Legal Documents or any other documents taking hearing dates in Litigation matters;
• Drafting Legal Documents under the supervision of the Legal Counsel; and
• Providing any other Clerical services that may be required by the Office of the County Attorney;
• Attending government registries, lodging documents and applications;
• Undertaking routine errands to public registries, courts, and other relevant offices;
• Assisting with management of filing, archiving and retrieval system at the legal registry;
• Managing the court/litigation diary.
• Attending court to obtain the necessary documents or court proceedings;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must;

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• A diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge in paralegal for not less than three (3) years;
• Be proficient in the use of basic computer applications; and
• Possess a current Process Server’s Certificate.

Core Competencies/Attributes:

• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Knowledge of various legal processes, policies and procedures;
• Basic knowledge of drafting court pleadings.
• Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment;
• Ability to demonstrate innovation;
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and strict timelines;
• Good communication skills;
• Good analytical skills and an eye for detail; and
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications.