Summary: Secretary / Paralegal role at Warui & Irungu Advocates in Nairobi, supporting legal teams with running down matters and personal injury claims. Requir...

Job Details

  • Deadline: 11/09/2026
  • Company: Warui & Irungu Advocates
  • Location: Kikuyu Town / Nairobi
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Job Title: Secretary / Paralegal

Date Posted: 02/09/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Middle

Employer: Warui & Irungu Advocates

Industry: Legal

Salary: Competitive

Location: Kikuyu Town / Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 11/09/2026

Secretary / Paralegal role at Warui & Irungu Advocates in Nairobi, supporting legal teams with running down matters and personal injury claims. Requires a Diploma in Law with 2+ years’ experience or 4+ years’ legal secretarial/paralegal experience. Full-time, on-site role across Kikuyu and Westlands offices. Apply by 11th September 2026.

About the Role

Warui & Irungu Company Advocates is seeking an

organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Secretary / Paralegal

to support its legal team across the Kikuyu and Westlands offices.

This is an integrated role combining

legal secretarial and paralegal responsibilities

with a strong focus on

running down matters, personal injury claims, and motor vehicle accident cases

. The successful candidate will support the management of client files, court processes, legal documentation, and liability and quantum assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Running Down Matters

  • Draft court pleadings, affidavits, notices, legal correspondence, and trial documents.
  • Conduct liability assessments and quantum evaluations for running down matters.
  • Review and track police abstracts, medical reports, treatment records, and insurance correspondence.
  • Prepare trial bundles, lists of documents, and authorities for court appearances.
  • File and follow up on court documents through e-Filing systems and physical court registries.
  • Support advocates in preparing and progressing personal injury and motor vehicle accident claims.

Secretarial & File Management

  • Open, organise, and maintain accurate physical and electronic client files.
  • Monitor court diaries, bring-ups, limitation periods, and other critical deadlines.
  • Coordinate administrative communication between the Kikuyu and Westlands offices.
  • Handle client communication, telephone calls, correspondence, and incoming/outgoing mail.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information.

Qualifications & Requirements

Diploma in Law

with at least

2 years of relevant experience

OR

At least

4 years of hands-on legal secretarial/paralegal experience

with demonstrated ability to perform the duties outlined above.

Proven experience handling

running down, personal injury, or motor vehicle accident matters

.

Practical experience in

liability assessment and quantum evaluation

  • Strong legal drafting and document preparation skills.

Experience using

court e-Filing systems

and legal management software.

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectively.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Willingness and ability to work across

Kikuyu and Westlands

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (

Secretary / Paralegal

) to

hr.recruitingke@gmail.com

before

11th

September

2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying

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