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  • Posted: Nov 30, 2018
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    Kenya Law is a corporate body established by the National Council for Law Reporting Act,1994 and given the exclusive mandate of: "publication of the reports to be known as the Kenyan Law Reports which shall contain judgments, rulings and opinions of the Superior Courts of record and also undertake such other publications as in the opinion of the Coun...
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    Legal Proof Reader

    Job Grade: KLR 8

    Job Ref. No.: NCLR/ HR/ 2018/02

    Reporting to: Legal Researcher

    Basic monthly salary (excluding allowances and benefits): KES. 30,472 -42,877 pm

    Key responsibilities

    The key duties and responsibilities tasks for this position will include:

    • Revision of the Laws of Kenya;
    • Identifying law reform issues emanating from copy reading;
    • Proof reading national legislations;
    • Assisting in legal research by identifying the amending statutes and repealed legislations;
    • Conducting online audits of the Laws of Kenya including national legislation and county legislation;
    • Maintaining updated lists of New Acts, amendment Acts, Legal Notices, Bills, County Legislation and any other relevant information pertaining to the Laws of Kenya;

    Professional Qualifications, Skills and Personal Attributes

    • Diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
    • A good understanding of the local legislative framework and legal processes of Kenya;
    • Excellent ICT proficiency
    • Previous experience in legal research or copy reading will be an added advantage

    Personal Attributes

    The ideal candidate will possess the following personal qualities:

    • Integrity – Excellent moral and professional standing;
    • Attention to detail;
    • Creativity, innovation and a passion for continuous learning and development;
    • Good interpersonal, and communication skills; and
    • Highly motivated.

    All shortlisted candidates are required to demonstrate their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya by providing clearance certificates from the following institutions: Higher Education Loans Board, Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethic and Anti- Corruption Commission and a Credit Reference Bureau.

    THE REMUNERATION AND TERMS OF SERVICE

    The position is a job in the public service within the meaning of that term in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and is based in Nairobi. Successful candidates will be engaged on permanent and pensionable terms of employment.

    Method of Application

    All applications are to be sent by email with the subject line being the vacancy applied to the Chairperson -Recruitment Committee on vacancies@kenyalaw.org

    The application email should be sent in two parts/documents and it must comply with the following requirements.

    The first document will contain the following information in one continuous document in portable document format (PDF), with information arranged in the following order:

    • A cover letter
    • A recent coloured passport-size photograph of oneself
    • A copy of one’s national identity card
    • A curriculum vitae setting out the following information about oneself,
      • Name, gender, date of birth and contact
      • Academic and professional qualifications
      • A list of academic and professional certificates
      • Previous work experience and/or professional engagements
      • Membership of any professional associations
      • Titles, dates and forum of any publications, research, academic papers, lectures, presentations etc. by the candidate
      • The range of languages spoken, including one’s mother tongue
      • Any community service and social welfare activities engaged in
      • Names and contacts of three persons who can attest to the candidate’s academic, professional and moral standing.

    The second document will be one continuous document in PDF format containing the scanned images of the most relevant academic and professional transcripts and certificates. The document size should not exceed 10MB.

    The deadline for receiving the applications of interested candidates is 18th December 2018 at 1700 hrs (East African Time)

    The National Council for Law Reporting is an equal-opportunity employer. In keeping with its obligations under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 particularly Articles 22(3) and 232(h), the Council encourages eligible persons from minority groups, or marginalized communities and persons with disabilities to apply for these vacancies.

    Candidates who canvass for these positions will be disqualified.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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