The Paralegal will be an integral part of the legal team and shall aid the Company Secretary in matters of Corporate Governance. In addition to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, the Paralegal shall aid in the maintenance of the safe registers; and the tracking, recording and filing of Statutory Forms, Agreements, Correspondence, and any other legal documents and contracs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of status reports for all legal processes involving all current projects
• Supporting the administrative tasks of the Company Secretarial Office
• Maintaining the Departments Safe(s) and various registers and documentation;
• Assisting in drafting, review and filling of statutory forms, agreements, correspondence and any other legal documents and contracts;
• Assisting to ensure the company remains compliant with all statutory requirements by filing the requisite legal documents and forms at the relevant registries;
• Assisting in keeping records of all pending matters at the various registries and preparing weekly reports for presentation to the team;
• Performing any other general office and administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the management team or the legal department

Requirements

• Must have attained a minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent;
• A diploma in Law shall be an added advantage
• Must have attained a grade of B and above in English
• Must be computer literate Excel and MS Word proficient
• Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of secretarial, clerical, paralegal, administrative and general office experience is desirable
• Supplementary training in legal and/or paralegal work will be an added advantage

The company is looking to employ an energetic, passionate, creative and hardworking individual looking to join the team as a Paralegal. The position will afford successful individuals a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and equity ownership plan.

Experience

• At least two years with relevant experience in a busy law firm or corporation- a current legal secretary with various registry (both Companies and Lands) experience shall be an added advantage;
• A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision;
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;
• High organizational and multitasking skills
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure;
• High level of analytical skills;
• High integrity.

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