Legal Counsel at Judicial Service Commission

Job Reference Number: V/No4 /2022

Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for conducting research, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, preparation of litigation documents and legal contracts.
• Reporting Responsibility
• The Job holder will be responsible to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
• Area of Deployment: Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer will be responsible for:

• Conducting research on relevant laws and putting in place measures to implement policy decisions of the Judiciary;
• Ensuring that the Judiciary complies with all applicable laws, regulations and procedures and continually update the Chief Registrar on any change of law;
• Providing legal support to all the units under the office of the Chief Registrar;
• Reviewing of legal documents to ensure that they comply with the law;
• Undertake litigation in court cases for and against the Office of the Chief Registrar and the Judiciary;
• Representing the Judiciary in Arbitral proceedings in matters where the Judiciary is a party;
• Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and External Advocates in matters where they are representing the Judiciary;
• Undertake and oversee the preparation of conveyancing documents and processes for the Judiciary;
• Preparing and reviewing of legal contracts.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: –

• A Bachelors’ degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership in good standing of Kenya Law Society of Kenya or any other recognized professional body;
• A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience in a Legal Environment;
• At least 3 years in Middle Management Level;
• Prior experience working on legal matters including but not limited to litigation, legal drafting, legal research and analysis and conveyancing shall be an added advantage

Core Job Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Professional and Technical competence;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
• Organizational, planning skills and Results–oriented