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Job Purpose

• The Legal Officers – Back Office will be responsible for managing warrants, proclamations, historical decrees, and legacy litigation matters within the Legal Department. The role entails diligent case follow-up, compliance with legal timelines, and systematic record management. The officers will contribute to the efficient handling of legacy cases and play a key role in reducing organizational exposure through timely reporting and accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Warrants & Proclamations Register, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
• Liaise with branches, auctioneers, external advocates, and court registries to obtain regular updates on enforcement actions and case status.
• Track decree aging and monitor settlement progress for all legacy litigation matters.
• Prepare and submit daily case status reports and weekly exposure dashboards highlighting case positions and financial implications.
• Support the in-house litigation team through consolidation of pleadings, decrees, correspondence, and instructions to facilitate timely legal action.
• Manage and retrieve documents for ongoing and archived cases.
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and promptly escalate matters requiring management attention.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Current Practicing Certificate.
• At least 3 years post-admission experience in back office/civil litigation.
• Insurance experience is an added advantage.

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