{"id":106577,"date":"2026-08-10T06:19:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/assistant-advocate-litigation-debt-recovery\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:19:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:19:34","slug":"assistant-advocate-litigation-debt-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/assistant-advocate-litigation-debt-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Advocate \u2013 Litigation &#038; Debt Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Assistant Advocate \u2013 Litigation & Debt Recovery\", \"description\": \"Job Purpose\\nOur client is seeking a competent, proactive and results-driven Assistant Advocate with strong litigation and debt recovery experience. The successful candidate will handle assigned matters from initial instructions through resolution, including drafting pleadings, attending court, advising clients and pursuing debt recovery matters.\\nThe position requires an Advocate who can work independently, manage competing deadlines and maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nManage litigation matters from commencement through hearing, judgment, execution or settlement.\\nDraft, review and file pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, written submissions, applications, notices, legal opinions and other court documents.\\nAttend court mentions, hearings, tribunals, arbitrations, mediations and other dispute-resolution proceedings.\\nConduct legal research and advise on litigation strategy, legal risks and available remedies.\\nPrepare demand letters, statutory notices, settlement agreements and other debt recovery documentation.\\nManage debt recovery files, including engaging debtors, negotiating payment arrangements and following up on agreed settlement plans.\\nInstitute and follow through appropriate recovery and enforcement proceedings.\\nLiaise with clients, witnesses, court registries, auctioneers, process servers, investigators and other relevant parties.\\nMaintain accurate case files, court diaries, limitation dates and other critical legal deadlines.\\nProvide clients with timely updates on the progress and outcome of their matters.\\nPrepare regular litigation and debt recovery status reports.\\nReview evidence and supporting documents and prepare witnesses for hearings.\\nSupport the development of case strategies and settlement recommendations.\\nEnsure all assigned matters are handled in accordance with applicable laws, court procedures and professional standards.\\nUndertake any other legal duties assigned by the supervising Advocate or Partners.\\nQualifications and Experience\\nBachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university.\\nPostgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.\\nAdmitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.\\nPossession of a valid practising certificate.\\nAt least two years\u2019 post-admission experience, preferably gained in a busy litigation-oriented law firm.\\nDemonstrated experience in civil and commercial litigation.\\nPractical experience handling debt recovery matters.\\nStrong experience drafting pleadings, submissions, applications, legal opinions and professional correspondence.\\nGood working knowledge of Kenyan civil procedure, court processes, evidence and debt recovery procedures.\\nExperience using court e-filing and case-management systems.\\nSkills and Competencies\\nStrong legal drafting, research and analytical skills.\\nConfident courtroom presentation and advocacy skills.\\nEffective negotiation and dispute-resolution abilities.\\nExcellent written and verbal communication.\\nStrong organisation, file-management and follow-up skills.\\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\\nAbility to manage multiple matters and work within strict deadlines.\\nSound professional judgment and attention to detail.\\nHigh levels of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct.\\nClient-focused, proactive and results-oriented approach.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Orchid HR Outsourcing\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-25T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Orchid HR Outsourcing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-25<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Purpose<br \/>Our client is seeking a competent, proactive and results-driven Assistant Advocate with strong litigation and debt recovery experience. The successful candidate will handle assigned matters from initial instructions through resolution, including drafting pleadings, attending court, advising clients and pursuing debt recovery matters.<br \/>The position requires an Advocate who can work independently, manage competing deadlines and maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Manage litigation matters from commencement through hearing, judgment, execution or settlement.<br \/>Draft, review and file pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, written submissions, applications, notices, legal opinions and other court documents.<br \/>Attend court mentions, hearings, tribunals, arbitrations, mediations and other dispute-resolution proceedings.<br \/>Conduct legal research and advise on litigation strategy, legal risks and available remedies.<br \/>Prepare demand letters, statutory notices, settlement agreements and other debt recovery documentation.<br \/>Manage debt recovery files, including engaging debtors, negotiating payment arrangements and following up on agreed settlement plans.<br \/>Institute and follow through appropriate recovery and enforcement proceedings.<br \/>Liaise with clients, witnesses, court registries, auctioneers, process servers, investigators and other relevant parties.<br \/>Maintain accurate case files, court diaries, limitation dates and other critical legal deadlines.<br \/>Provide clients with timely updates on the progress and outcome of their matters.<br \/>Prepare regular litigation and debt recovery status reports.<br \/>Review evidence and supporting documents and prepare witnesses for hearings.<br \/>Support the development of case strategies and settlement recommendations.<br \/>Ensure all assigned matters are handled in accordance with applicable laws, court procedures and professional standards.<br \/>Undertake any other legal duties assigned by the supervising Advocate or Partners.<br \/>Qualifications and Experience<br \/>Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university.<br \/>Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.<br \/>Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.<br \/>Possession of a valid practising certificate.<br \/>At least two years\u2019 post-admission experience, preferably gained in a busy litigation-oriented law firm.<br \/>Demonstrated experience in civil and commercial litigation.<br \/>Practical experience handling debt recovery matters.<br \/>Strong experience drafting pleadings, submissions, applications, legal opinions and professional correspondence.<br \/>Good working knowledge of Kenyan civil procedure, court processes, evidence and debt recovery procedures.<br \/>Experience using court e-filing and case-management systems.<br \/>Skills and Competencies<br \/>Strong legal drafting, research and analytical skills.<br \/>Confident courtroom presentation and advocacy skills.<br \/>Effective negotiation and dispute-resolution abilities.<br \/>Excellent written and verbal communication.<br \/>Strong organisation, file-management and follow-up skills.<br \/>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.<br \/>Ability to manage multiple matters and work within strict deadlines.<br \/>Sound professional judgment and attention to detail.<br \/>High levels of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct.<br \/>Client-focused, proactive and results-oriented approach.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Send your detailed CV, a brief cover letter, a copy of current practising certificate and Contact details for at least two professional referees to careers@orchidhr.co.ke with the subject line: \u201cAssistant Advocate \u2013 Litigation &#038; Debt Recovery \u201d Deadline for applications: 25th August 2026 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job-application\/1300336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-25 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Orchid HR Outsourcing Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-25 Job Description Job PurposeOur client is seeking a competent, proactive and results-driven Assistant Advocate with strong litigation and debt recovery experience. 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