POSITION TITLE: PARALEGAL CLERK II, JOB GRADE – EACC “10” (1 POST) REF: EACC/FSC/PLCII/8
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the job holder is responsible for the provision of legal/ clerical support to lawyers and act as a liaison among internal departments as well as outside agencies/ institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Filing pleadings at the court registries to ensure efficient and effective representation of the Commission at the courts, hence promoting favourable ruling;
- Updating legal statutes as required;
- Service of the court process;
- Conducting official searches at the Companies Registry, Lands Registry, Motor Vehicles Registry and Government Printers;
- Handling correspondence, acceptance and acknowledgement of service of the court processes on behalf of the Directorate;
- Ensuring safe custody and retrieval of files within the Directorate to ensure preservation of the legal documents;
- Updating the Legal Services Directorate’s Court Diary to support prosecution in the courts;
- Opening files, maintaining records and closing files recommended for closure;
- Liaising with auctioneers for purposes of recovery of assets and cost;
- Typing letters and notices; drafting decrees and orders for filing and service;
- Registration and collection of legal documents at the relevant registries;
- Fix hearing dates in various court registries.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as a Paralegal Clerk II, a person must possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum relevant work experience of three (3) years;
- Diploma in Law;
- Certified Court Process Server;
- Certificate in computer application skills.
Important Notice:
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.
All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
To be considered, applications should be received not later than Thursday, 30th March, 2023 at 5.00 pm.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.