Employment Opportunities at Judicial Service Commission

Job Reference Number: V/NO.12 /2026

Number Of Posts: 1

Job Grade:

Terms Of Service: Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Remuneration: Gross Salary Scale Min. Kshs 231,077 - Max Kshs 344,688 p.m.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Membership to Law Society of Kenya.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
• A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least six (6) years post – admission qualification.

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Job Reference Number: V/NO.13 /2026

Number Of Posts: 15

Job Grade:

Terms Of Service: Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Remuneration: Gross Salary Scale: Min. Kshs 212,141 - Max Kshs 325,753 p.m.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• For appointment to the position of Senior Legal Researcher, an applicant must have the following qualifications.
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Membership to Law Society of Kenya.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• A postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or a equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Experience:

• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least four (4) years post – admission qualification.

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Job Reference Number: V/NO.14 /2026

Number Of Posts: 85

Job Grade:

Terms Of Service: Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Remuneration: Gross Salary Scale: Min. Kshs 189,534 - Max Kshs 232,164 p.m.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• For appointment to the position of Legal Researcher, an applicant must have the following qualifications.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Membership to Law Society of Kenya.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least one (1) year post – admission qualification.