Registrar, Magistrates Courts at Judicial Service Commission

Requirements

For appointment to the position of Registrar of the High Court, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Hold a law degree from a recognized university;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Has, since admission to the Roll of Advocates attained at least ten years’ experience as a legal practitioner;
• Hold a post graduate Diploma in Law;
• Attended a Senior Management Course; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;

 Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills;
• Excellent Communication skills  Verbal and Written;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and planning skills;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Rational DecisionMaking Skills;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
• Research and Data Management Skills

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Day to day administration of the Magistrates’ Courts in Kenya.
• Establishing and maintaining of the Registry of the Court(s)
• Acceptance, transmission, service and custody of documents in accordance with the Rules;
• Maintaining of the Register of the Court(s);
• Causing to be kept records of the proceedings and minutes of the meetings of the Courts and such other records;
• Managing and supervising the staff of the Court(s);
• Facilitating access to judgments and records of the Court(s);
• ensuring there is uniform and efficiency in the registry operations across all courts;
• Budgeting and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources and
•  Undertaking any other duties assigned by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary