Legal Research Assistants (2) Posts at Law Society of Kenya

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysing pleadings and submissions, undertaking in-depth research, identifying appropriate laws relating to cases;
• Developing well–researched opinions, position papers and policy briefs on emerging legal issues in respect of the Tribunal cases;
• Writing analytical summaries of written arguments or evidence and assessing the arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law;
• Conducting legal research on a broad range of emerging legal issues;
• Preparing and drafting well researched legal briefs on a variety of legal issues;
• Writing reports, notes and maintaining a database of all the research carried out, including relevant authorities and statutes;
• Providing up-to-date reports on matters in court i.e. Judicial Review cases and Appeals;
• Preparing case status reports; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned, from time to time, by the CEO/Secretary.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized University;
• Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Experience:

• Be an advocate of High Court of Kenya of at least one (1) year standing.
• Have a background in legal research & drafting.

Job Core Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Research and Report Writing Skills
• Attention to detail
• Sound independent judgement