Law Clerk at Judiciary of Kenya

Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University;
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
3. Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate;
4. Membership to Law Society of Kenya;
5. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be added advantage;
6. Proficiency in Computer applications;
7. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
8. Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience

1. Six (6) years post admission practicing experience or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field

Job Core Competencies

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
2. Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
3. Professional and Technical competence;
4. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
5. Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
6. Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Examining pleadings and fully apprehending their tenor and effect;
2. Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts below;
3. Carrying out Legal Research work for the Judges of the Supreme Court of Kenya;
4. Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Supreme Court and the lower Courts;
5. Researching on precedent setting authorities within various jurisdiction both within and without Commonwealth
6. Presenting findings within sound written arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law;
7. Drafting bench memoranda and well-planned legal briefs on variety of legal issues touching on different branches of law;
8. Preparing pre-trial and post –trial media summaries.