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The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya. The institution is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitut...
No of Positions: 14
Job Grade LC
Job Reference Number: V/No. 2/2020
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract – Renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 180,000 – 324,000 p.m.
Job Purpose: Under the general direction of the Judge, the position holder will research on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions both within and outside of the Commonwealth and present findings with sound written arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law. The holder will also draft well planned legal briefs on a variety of legal issues touching on different branches of law.
Reporting Responsibilities: Reports to Judge
Area of Deployment: Supreme Court of Kenya
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
Experience:
Six (6) years post admission practicing experience or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field
Job Core Competencies:
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: jobs.judiciary.go.ke.
Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: –
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview: –
Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 13TH MARCH, 2020 AT 5.00PM
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply.
Serving Law Clerks and Legal Researchers who wish to convert to the new structure are encouraged to apply.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
THE SECRETARY
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI
Telephone: +254 20-2739180
E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke
Commission Secretariat: Reinsurance Plaza, Taifa Road, Nairobi CBD, Podium Floor
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