Position title

Legal Intern

Hiring organization

Employment Type

Intern

Duration of employment

6 Months

Industry

Agriculture

Job Location

Kenya

Valid through

July 15, 2023

Description

The Agricultural Society of Kenya wishes to recruit a Legal Intern to assist in the Legal
Department.

Responsibilities

Maintain and constantly update a database of all the Society’s contracts including: Tenancy Agreements, Leases, MOUs, supplier contracts etc and ensure that all such agreements are properly kept for reference whenever need arises.
Identify all agreements which are due to expire and alert the Legal Officer at least 3 months before expiry to facilitate renewals in good time.
Diarize all hearings and mentions on the Society’s litigation claims and update the Litigation report on a frequent basis, upon guidance by the Legal Officer.
Organize for proper filing of all legal documents including all correspondences, pleadings, invoices, memoranda, agreements and keep all Legal files up-to-date.
Locate and retrieve files and documents immediately upon request, as well as prepare legal document indices, file folders and labels.
Assist in the drafting of demand letters to debtors and reviewing of legal contracts, upon supervision by the Legal Officer.
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in law.
Knowledge and experience in operating a computer, and other general office equipment.
Excellent social and communication skills: professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.

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How to Apply

All interested applicants should forward their applications via e-mail to [email protected] on or before 15th July 2023.