Legal Clerk at Kenya Maritime Authority

Legal Clerk

Job Purpose:

The Legal Services shall be responsible for providing effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities

Assisting in reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action;
Assisting in opening legal files;
Photocopying file documents;
Filing contract and court documents;
Reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action;
Opening legal files;
Filing contract and court documents;
Responding to inquiries regarding specific cases;
Facilitating payment of legal fees;
Serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders;
Collaborating with the Senior Legal Assistant, monitoring all security documentation – Term and Expiry;
Obtaining the Kenya Gazette weekly and perusing, preparing and submitting reports on any matter touching on the Authority.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

Diploma in Law, Paralegal studies or Administration (with bias in legal matters) from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in Computer Applications;
A current Process Server Certificate or its equivalent qualifications;
Proficiency in computer applications.

Postions of Assistant Director, Ports and Shipping Services and Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration

Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: assitdirectors@kma.go.ke

Post applications should be sent to:

Chairman, Board of Directors,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.

Other Positions

Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke

Post applications should be sent to:

Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.

Note:

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.