REF: EACC/LSAR/PLCII/3

Reporting to the Deputy Director – Asset Recovery and Civil Litigation, the jobholder 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 & Asset Recovery 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;
Fixing hearing dates in various court registries.


Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as a Paralegal Clerk II, a person must possess the following qualifications:


Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant work experience from a reputable organisation;
Diploma in Law;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade of C or
its equivalent from a recognised institution;
Certified Court Process Server;
Certificate in computer application skills.