Legal Researcher at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor of law LLB degree from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Post graduate Diploma in legal studies from the Council of legal

Education;

• Be advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate;
• Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya;
• 3 years’ relevant work experience; and
• Proficiency Certificate in Computer application.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
• Collecting and collating research data;
• Interviewing customers for proper referrals;
• Maintaining a database of legal research materials for use by attorneys and other members of the legal profession;
• Preparing briefing memos, reports, and other written materials summarizing research findings;
• Writing legal briefs that present arguments based on research findings;
• Identifying relevant legal precedents and associated case law for use in legal arguments or briefs; and
• Conducting preliminary research to identify relevant issues and establish a framework for further research.