Legal Researcher at Kenya Law

Job Ref. No.               :           NCLR/ HR/ 2020/02

 Reporting to              :          ASSISTANT LAW REPORTER

 Basic monthly salary (excluding allowances and benefits): Kshs. 35,275 – 47,272 p.m.

 The job holder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the development of Kenya’s jurisprudence through the preparation of case summaries for the Kenya Law Reports and other legal publications as well as being responsible for the revision, updating and consolidation of the laws of Kenya.

Key responsibilities

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

1. Read and review case law/ judgments.
2. Analyse judgments with a view to identifying those cases establishing jurisprudence/ reportable for the Kenya Law Reports.
3. Prepare case summaries for the identified cases.
4. Monitor jurisprudence from the Courts with a view to coming up with specialized digests, casebooks, weekly reports etc.
5. Collect and compile bills, amendment Acts and legislation as passed by Parliament and Assemblies.
6. Collect and compile all other relevant legislation including from County Assemblies, East Africa Legislative Assembly, Treaties & Agreements etc.
7. Copy read, proof read and ensure high legislative drafting standards in all laws of Kenya (online and print) publications.
8. Prepare progress reports and updates for management from time to time.
9. Undertake legal research.

Professional Qualifications, Skills and Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be a citizen of Kenya who has the following minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law.
2. Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in ICT.
4. At least one-year relevant experience.
5. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess the following personal qualities:

1. Integrity – Excellent moral and professional standing;
2. Creativity, innovation and a passion for continuous learning and development;
3. Good interpersonal, team-building and communication skills; and
4. Highly motivated.
5. Excellent legal analytical skills
6. Professionalism

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, Ethics 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.