Program Officer - Public Interest Litigation Department at Law Society of Kenya

he successful candidate will report to the Program Officer, Public Interest Litigation Department and will assist in the conceptualization, formulation and implementation of the Public Interest and Advocacy strategy of the Society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in initiating and implementing timely and judicious programs for the Public Interest and Advocacy Department;
• Manage and assist clients at the legal aid desk at the Law Society of Kenya;
• Manage and update the pro bono database and Public Interest Case Management System at the Law Society of Kenya;
• Manage progress of outstanding litigation by and against the Law Society of Kenya and liaise with pro bono advocates;
• Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners in the justice sector; and
• Develop position papers and policy briefs on emergent legal issues.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and
• An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and all other enabling statutes on practice matters.