Secretary / Paralegal

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Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

Legal and Running Down Matters

• Prepare court pleadings, affidavits, notices, legal letters and other documents required for trials.

• Assess liability and evaluate quantum in running down and personal injury matters.

• Examine and maintain records such as police abstracts, medical reports, treatment documentation and insurance correspondence.

• Compile trial bundles, document lists and relevant legal authorities for court proceedings.

• Submit court documents through e-Filing platforms and physical registries, and monitor their progress.

• Assist advocates with the preparation, management and progression of personal injury and motor vehicle accident claims.

Secretarial and File Management

• Create, organise and maintain both electronic and physical client files.

• Track court schedules, limitation dates, bring-ups and other important deadlines.

• Facilitate administrative communication between the Kikuyu and Westlands offices.

• Manage client communications, telephone enquiries, correspondence and incoming and outgoing mail.

• Ensure all client and firm information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Law with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or

• At least 4 years of practical experience in legal secretarial or paralegal work, with the ability to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

• Demonstrated experience dealing with running down, personal injury or motor vehicle accident claims.

• Practical knowledge of liability assessment and quantum evaluation.

• Strong legal drafting and document preparation abilities.

• Experience working with court e-Filing platforms and legal case management systems.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling legal documents.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage several files, tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

• High standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

• Willingness and ability to work between the Kikuyu and Westlands offices.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their CV only and indicate “Secretary / Paralegal” as the email subject. Applications should be sent to hr.recruiting@gmail.com by 11th September 2026.