Litigation Advocate

Our client is seeking to recruit a Litigation Advocate to assist in planning, coordinating and undertaking the litigation and housing work in respect of the Council's functions. 

To undertake the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake a substantial personal caseload of housing and general litigation
• To draft, negotiate and agree legal documentation arising out of the exercise of the Council's housing and litigation functions.
• To undertake litigation arising out of the exercise of the Council's functions including in particular judicial reviews relating to housing matters.
• To act as an advocate on behalf of the Council, where appropriate in relevant Courts, tribunals and inquiries and instruct Counsel to represent the Council as necessary.
• To maintain an up-to-date comprehensive knowledge of developments in the relevant areas of law and disseminate that information
• To ensure that the service is responsive to client requirements and that work undertaken is reflective of best practice and the performance targets contained within Service Level Agreements.

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years of post admission working in a busy law firm
• Have a valid practicing license
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Proactive, self motivated and aggressive
• A degree in law in a recognized institution

If qualified kindly send your application and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com by 5th July, 2013 clearly indicating ‘Litigation Advocate’ on the subject line. 

DO NOT attach any certificates. 

Failure to follow instructions will lead to total disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted