Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
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.
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 05th November 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.