Litigation Advocate

JOB OPPORTUNITY: LITIGATION ADVOCATE

Position: Litigation Advocate
Organisation: Muthoga & Omari Advocates
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

About the Position

At Muthoga & Omari Advocates, we are seeking a qualified, competent and motivated Litigation Advocate to join our legal team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling litigation matters, conducting legal research, preparing court documents and representing clients before various courts and tribunals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct legal research and provide sound legal opinions and advice on litigation matters.
2. Draft, review and prepare pleadings, submissions, applications, affidavits and other court documents.
3. Attend court proceedings, mentions, hearings and other judicial proceedings on behalf of clients.
4. Manage assigned litigation files and monitor court processes, deadlines and compliance requirements.
5. Prepare clients and witnesses for court proceedings where necessary.
6. Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, courts and other relevant stakeholders.
7. Provide regular updates to clients on the progress of their matters.
8. Undertake any other legal duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognised university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least two (2) years’ post-admission experience.
• Demonstrable experience in litigation and court attendance.

Desired Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive, solution-oriented and results-driven approach.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, accompanied by an updated CV, to contact@moadvocates.co.ke.

Please indicate “Litigation Advocate Application” in the subject line of your email.

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.