Commercial Litigation Advocates (2 Positions) at CR Advocates LLP

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of litigation from the taking of instructions, drafting pleadings, and discovery through pre-trial, trial, settlement, execution and appeal processes.
• Drafting legal opinions and analysis of the law.
• Interpretation of commercial contracts.
• Attending court and tribunals for hearings and other related reasons.
• Conducting negotiations between disputing parties for out of court settlements and draft settlement agreements;
• Conducting arbitration and mediation proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings and ensure filing in court on time;
• Proper file management and adherence to the Civil Procedure Rules and other practice directions.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law.
• Preparing status report for client’s files.

Minimum Requirements

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Have at least three (3) years of post-admission commercial litigation experience in a busy law firm.
• Have 2022 Practicing Certificate.
• Certification in Mediation and Arbitration is an added advantage.
• Have good communication, presentation and analytical skills.
• Have the ability to work with no or very minimum supervision.
• Ability to manage client expectations and great client interview skills;
• High quality research skills and drafting skills;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Problem solving skills and strong team player.
• Client interview skills