Legal Clerk - HALLMARK ATTORNEYS

Job Vacancy     : Legal Clerk                                                                                                                                            Location           :  Dar es Salaam                                                                                                                                                                     

Position Type   :   Full Time                                                                                                                                                             

Application Deadline: 18^th June 2015

                                                                                                    

LEGAL CLERK POSITION

Qualifications and Experience

·         Holder of a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution and has at least one year experience in a law firm.

·         Should be a competent driver holder of a driver’s license class A, B, D, one who can drive and comfortably ride a motorbike in Dar es Salaam.

Duties and Responsibilities

Role Objective

 The Court Clerk will perform clerical duties under the direction of the advocates and ensure that all information with regard to client information and registries are up to date at all times.

  Responsibilities

·         A proactive individual with the ability to work under minimum supervision.

·         File Court pleadings and documents in the Main registry and District registry.

·         Update all the relevant calendars and diaries of the Advocates with current and correct client information.

·         Record court proceedings and pleas accurately and give feedback to the Advocates.

·         Record case dispositions, arrangements made for payment of court fees and court orders.

·         Open new client files, work closely and efficiently with team members’ to ensure a smooth workflow.

·         Undertake any other duties as required by the Advocates.

·         Preparation of status reports and follows up pending maters in various registries.

·         Service of confidential legal documents

·         Preparation of legal correspondence between the firm and external lawyers ,clients etc.

Those who meet the Skills and Qualifications listed above should send their certificates, detailed CV with 3 professional referees and a cover letter by Thursday 18^th June 2015.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application letters should be posted to the following address,

The Managing Partner,

HALLMARK ATTORNEYS

P.O. BOX 13811,

DAR ES SALAAM

OR send by email to hr@hallmarkattorneys.com