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Legal Secretary âÃÂàNairobi at Emerge Egress Consulting
Emerge Egress Consulting
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Role Objective
Our client, a law firm based in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a well-organized and dependable Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support in the day-to-day operations of the firm. The successful candidate will assist in legal documentation, records management, court e-filing, and general office coordination.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative and secretarial support across various legal matters, including corporate and commercial law, property transactions, litigation, succession, and banking and finance.
Open and maintain office registers, client files, case records, and legal documentation.
Prepare, type, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and court pleadings.
Assist with electronic filing of court documents and ensure proper tracking of filed documents.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, phone calls, and client inquiries.
Organize, scan, file, and securely maintain physical and electronic client records.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate court dates and client appointments.
Liaise with advocates, clients, court registries, and other relevant parties.
Track filing deadlines, court dates, and other important case-related activities.
Prepare basic administrative documents, including invoices, payment vouchers, and office reports.
Ensure confidentiality of client information and support the smooth running of daily office operations.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the firm\'s management.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Diploma in Law, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a law firm.
Familiarity with court e-filing systems and legal documentation procedures.
Experience in opening and maintaining registers and filing systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Key Competencies
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
Our client, a law firm based in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a well-organized and dependable Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support in the day-to-day operations of the firm. The successful candidate will assist in legal documentation, records management, court e-filing, and general office coordination.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative and secretarial support across various legal matters, including corporate and commercial law, property transactions, litigation, succession, and banking and finance.
Open and maintain office registers, client files, case records, and legal documentation.
Prepare, type, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and court pleadings.
Assist with electronic filing of court documents and ensure proper tracking of filed documents.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, phone calls, and client inquiries.
Organize, scan, file, and securely maintain physical and electronic client records.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate court dates and client appointments.
Liaise with advocates, clients, court registries, and other relevant parties.
Track filing deadlines, court dates, and other important case-related activities.
Prepare basic administrative documents, including invoices, payment vouchers, and office reports.
Ensure confidentiality of client information and support the smooth running of daily office operations.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the firm\'s management.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Diploma in Law, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a law firm.
Familiarity with court e-filing systems and legal documentation procedures.
Experience in opening and maintaining registers and filing systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Key Competencies
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.