Personal Assistant

ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) is Hiring a Senior Personal Assistant in Nairobi

 

One of East Africa’s largest and most prestigious corporate law firms, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K), is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support their Partners and legal team in Nairobi. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a multiple award-winning firm that has been recognized as ‘African Law Firm of the Year – Large Practice’ five times since 2013.

About A&K

With over 100 lawyers and offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Dubai, and Tanzania, A&K stands as a leader in providing comprehensive legal services across East Africa. The firm is consistently ranked first in Kenya by Chambers Global, IFLR1000, and Legal 500, serving local, regional, and international clients with excellence.

Role Overview

The Personal Assistant position requires a highly organized professional who will provide comprehensive support to Partners and their respective departments. This role demands exceptional multitasking abilities and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

Key Responsibilities

Partner and Department Support (50%)

• – Calendar and travel management
• – Communication screening and correspondence handling
• – Document preparation and management
• – Administrative support coordination

Business Development Support (20%)

• – Event and meeting coordination
• – Client relationship management
• – Proposal and content development
• – Contact database maintenance

Financial Management (15%)

• – Matter hygiene maintenance
• – KYC documentation assistance
• – Time record confirmation support

Knowledge Management (10%)

• – Practice certificate administration
• – CPD points tracking
• – Training coordination

People & Culture Initiatives (5%)

• – Department absence management
• – Welfare initiative coordination

Required Qualifications

• – Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Management, Secretarial Studies, or related field
• – Minimum 6 years of executive support experience
• – Proven track record in high-level administrative management

Essential Skills and Qualities

• – Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• – Exceptional attention to detail
• – Strong interpersonal skills
• – Advanced organizational and time management capabilities
• – Problem-solving aptitude
• – High level of discretion and professional integrity

What Makes an Ideal Candidate

• – Demonstrated success in executive support roles
• – Strong recommendations from previous supervisors
• – Ability to work independently
• – Professional demeanor and confidence
• – Commitment to A&K’s mission and values

Working Environment

The role offers:

• – Opportunity to work with leading legal professionals
• – Exposure to international legal practice
• – Professional development opportunities
• – Dynamic, fast-paced environment
• – Collaborative team culture

Join A&K and be part of a firm that’s shaping the legal landscape across Africa while working with some of the region’s most distinguished legal professionals.