Job Description
PARALEGAL CLERK II, JOB GRADE – EACC “10” (1 POST) REF:
EACC/FSC/PLCII/8
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the job holder is responsible for the provision of legal/
clerical support to lawyers and act as a liaison among internal departments as well as
outside agencies/ institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Filing pleadings at the court registries to ensure efficient and effective representation
of the Commission at the courts, hence promoting favourable ruling;
ii. Updating legal statutes as required;
iii. Service of the court process;
iv. Conducting official searches at the Companies Registry, Lands Registry, Motor
Vehicles Registry and Government Printers;
v. Handling correspondence, acceptance and acknowledgement of service of the court
processes on behalf of the Directorate;
vi. Ensuring safe custody and retrieval of files within the Directorate to ensure
preservation of the legal documents;
vii. Updating the Legal Services Directorate’s Court Diary to support prosecution in the
courts;
viii. Opening files, maintaining records and closing files recommended for closure;
ix. Liaising with auctioneers for purposes of recovery of assets and cost;
x. Typing letters and notices; drafting decrees and orders for filing and service;
xi. Registration and collection of legal documents at the relevant registries;
xii. Fix hearing dates in various court registries.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as a Paralegal Clerk II, a person must possess the following
qualifications:
i. Minimum relevant work experience of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Law;
iii. Certified Court Process Server;
iv. Certificate in computer application skills.