Senior Law Clerk at Judiciary of Kenya

Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

1. A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized University;
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Law ;
3. Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate;
4. Membership to the Law Society of Kenya;
5. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
6. Proficiency in computer applications;
7. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
8. Met the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

1. Served as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at-least nine (9) years standing or nine (9) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field. Job Core Competencies:
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
3. Leadership & good interpersonal skills;
4. Professional and technical competence;
5. Confidentiality, high Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
6. Analytical & conceptual skills; and
7. Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out Legal Research work for the President and Vice President of Supreme Court of Kenya;
2. Carry out library and legal research on precedent setting authorities within various jurisdiction both within and without Commonwealth;
3. Presenting findings within sound written arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law; and
4. Drafting well planned legal briefs and memoranda on variety of legal issues touching on different branches of law;