Team Leader and Senior Associate - ADR & Litigation at CR Advocates LLP

Key Duties& Responsibilities

Practice Management

• Formulating litigation strategies, dispensing legal counsel on diverse matters, and harmonizing legal tactics with firm’s goals.
• Oversee and effectively monitor all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation settlement discussions to trial and post-trial activities in adherence to the internal process.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet the demands of various cases and ensure optimal team performance.
• Establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the litigation team.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the status of ongoing litigation, significant legal developments and departmental achievements.

Case Management.

• Build a relationship with our clients as a trusted legal advisor while advising and promptly updating clients on their cases and the developments of the law.
• Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits &correspondence.
• Ensure effective case management through timely filing of documents and adherence to court deadlines.
• Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters in the best interest of our client.
• Attending Courts at all levels including tribunals across the country.
• Provide legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in civil & commercial litigation.
• Advising clients competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of matters particularly in corporate and commercial disputes.
• Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Have at least five (5) years of post-admission commercial litigation experience in a busy law firm.
• Have current year (2024) Practicing Certificate.
• Certification in Mediation and Arbitration is an added advantage.
• Leadership and management experience, with the ability to mentor and develop team members
• Have good communication, presentation and analytical skills.
• 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