Legal Clerk II / Assistant Legal Clerk II,

Social Health Authority (SHA) is hiring a Legal Assistant to join their dynamic legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional to contribute to the organization’s legal operations in a permanent and pensionable position.

Position Details

• – Position Title: Legal Assistant
• – Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable
• – Position Level: SHA 8
• – Number of Positions: 1

Competitive Remuneration Package

• – Basic Salary: Kes.76,860 x 4,260 – 81,120 x 4,255 – 85,375 x 4,260 – 89,635 x 4,260 – 93,895 x 4,755 – 98,650 x 4,770 – 103,420 x 4,770 -108,190 x 5,050 – 113,240 x 5,060 -118,300 per annum
• – House Allowance: Kes 29,000 monthly
• – Commuter Allowance: Kes 8,000 monthly

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet ONE of the following qualification paths:

Path 1:

• – Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution
• – Proficiency in computer applications
• – Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• – Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Path 2:

• – Three (3) years’ experience at the grade of Assistant Officer III or in a comparable position in the public service or private sector
• – Diploma Certificate in Law from a recognized institution
• – Proficiency in computer applications
• – Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• – Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• – Strong analytical skills for effective legal document review
• – Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders
• – Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration
• – Effective negotiation skills for assisting with legal matters

Core Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for:

Document Management

• – Reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action
• – Opening and maintaining legal files
• – Photocopying essential file documents
• – Filing contract and court documents systematically
• – Maintaining and updating files for rapid access and retrieval

Case Support

• – Responding to inquiries regarding specific cases
• – Facilitating payment of legal fees to the Fund’s external advocates
• – Serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders
• – Monitoring progress of contract and court cases
• – Maintaining and updating master diary for court cases

Contract Administration

• – Collaborating with the Legal Officer to monitor all contracts and leases – terms and expiry
• – Preparing a summary of all contracts
• – Obtaining the Kenya Gazette weekly and perusing for relevant information
• – Preparing and submitting reports on any matter affecting the Fund

Application Procedure

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• – A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position
• – A detailed curriculum vitae
• – Copies of academic and professional certificates
• – Contacts of at least three professional referees

Chapter Six Compliance Documents

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• – Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• – Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• – Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• – Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• – Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.