Court Clerk Job in Kenya

Role Objective:

The Legal Clerk will also be responsible for performing clerical, preparing legal documents, file tracing, and delivering documentation to courts, law firms, relevant legal offices amongst other collaborative duties. A medium sized law firm based in Nairobi seeks to have a motivated legal clerk join their team.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents.

  • Compile legal documentation into files and maintain an organized filing system.
  • Compile case materials and write reports.
  • Through follow up and updating management on case files for all the departments.
  • Documenting hearing dates in litigation matters.
  • Facilitating service of legal documents.
  • Filing court documents and any other legal documents.
  • Organizing the legal department registries.
  • Assist paralegals and advocates in locating files and organizing, copying, and maintaining documents.
  • Providing any other legal clerical services that may be required.
  • Any other related duties as allocated.

Key Competencies


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Comfortable with highly confidential information
  • Teamwork
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent document management skills.
  • Strong research skills.
  • Flexible schedule with a commitment to attendance.
  • Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • At least a Diploma in Law or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
  • Three years of work experience in a law firm.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position as subject of email.