Personal Secretary Job in Kenya

Job Title: Personal Secretary – Law Firm

Date Posted: 29/06/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Emerge Egress Consulting

Industry: Admin

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 19/07/2026

Emerge Egress Consulting is an HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 and based in Nairobi.


We specialize in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy, and Training Programs across various industries. We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable law firm, for the position below.

Role Objective

Our client is looking for a highly organized and dependable Personal Secretary to provide executive and administrative support to the firm’s department.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage executives’ calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Coordinate communication by handling calls, emails, correspondence, and visitor inquiries professionally.
  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents, reports, presentations, and other business correspondence.
  • Schedule meetings, prepare meeting materials, record minutes, and follow up on action items.
  • Maintain accurate filing systems, client records, and confidential documentation in both physical and electronic formats.
  • Support client onboarding, document preparation, and other administrative processes within the firm.
  • Liaise with clients, courts, service providers, and internal departments to ensure timely execution of assignments.
  • Assist with billing administration, timesheet updates, expense records, and other office support functions.
  • Monitor deadlines, track outstanding tasks, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
  • Provide general administrative support and undertake any other duties assigned by management.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong document preparation, office administration, and record management skills.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 19th July 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.