Job Description
LEGAL ASSISTANT POSITION
JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant (Paralegal)
DIRECTORATE/ DEPARTMENT: Directorate of Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs
GRADE/LEVEL: IRA 8
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Legal Officer
a) Job purpose
The holder of this position is responsible for execution of tasks relating to the
filing and registration of documents at registries, management of the
Directorate’s diaries, and effective records management.
b) Job Specifications:
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Assisting in undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(ii) Drafting correspondence
(iii) Maintaining and updating the court register
(iv) Bringing up files for appropriate timely action
(v) Attending to the relevant government registries on a need basis
(vi) Compilation and completion of papers, reports and reference materials
c) Persons Specifications
(i) A Higher National Diploma in Laws or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution with three (3) years relevant experience
OR
A Diploma in Laws or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution with four (4) years’ experience
(ii) Proficiency in computer application;
(iii) Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution.
d) Competency and Skills
(i) Strong communication and presentation skills
(ii) Good analytical skills
(iii) Problem solving
(v) Professionalism