SMEP Legal Clerk

SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited, a Christian based MFI regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of:

Legal Clerk

LC/6/7/HRD/2012

The purpose of the job is to provide support in legal department in fast tracking the legal services required by the company.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reporting to the Legal Officer, the successful candidate will:
• The clerk shall perform all legal support related duties in the legal department
• Registration of chattels at the company’s registry
• Registration of motor vehicles at KRA which includes change of ownership of motor vehicles from debtors to the company’s name (Smep DTM Ltd)
• Attending court registry as required Registration of leases and charges at the lands registry in Nairobi and elsewhere
• Be involved in debt collection and related matters where appropriate
• Keeping records of cases and other matters within the department Daily, monthly or weekly reports as required
• Assist in franking of chattels mortgage documents Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Qualifications and competencies

• Diploma in Law, Legal Studies Must have a valid court process server certificate
• Experience in lending/credit or banking will be an added advantage
• At least three (3) years working experience particularly in conveyance matters
• Must be computer have proficiency
• Be aged between 25-35 years
• Applicants must be committed Christians

How To Apply

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” atwww.smep.co.ke/opportunities, and send their filled applications torecruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Friday, 20th July, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.