The Judicial Service Commission of
Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions
in the Judiciary:
Position: Senior Resident Magistrate
Position: Senior Resident Magistrate
Number of Posts: 60
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Consolidated salary: Kshs
p.m. 180,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 190,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 200,000 x 12,000 p.a. x
210,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 220,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 230,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 240,000
x 12,000 p.a. x 250,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 260,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 270,000 x
12,000 p.a. – 280,000 x 12,000 p.a. – 290,000 x 12,000 p.a - 300,000
Work Station: Any Court across the country
Requirements
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an
applicant must have:-
- A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized
University or Institution;
- A Diploma from Kenya School of Law or
exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
- Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
- Have at least six (6) years’ post admission
experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such
experience in other relevant legal field; or
- Attended a management course;
- Shown competence, merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Have a high moral character, integrity and
impartiality.
(In addition to the above
qualifications, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional
competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, making of good
judgments in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and
community service.)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The Duties and responsibilities at
this level will include:
- Presiding over a Senior Resident Magistrate’s
Court in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;
- Performing the functions of Deputy Registrar;
- Developing annual work plans for the station;
- Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and
management of staff under his/her charge;
- Training, mentoring, coaching, counseling and
guiding staff working under him/her, and
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to
time.
Important Information: The positions have been declared for those not
serving in the Judiciary.
How to Apply
Applicants should upload soft copies
of the following documents to the online application as provided:-
a) A letter of application
b) A detailed and updated curriculum
vitae summarizing the applicant’s bio-data including, background information,
(such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity,
involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity
including any financial contribution to any political party parties and
criminal record, legal professional engagement for the last five (5) years,
three (3) professional referees and two (2) character references who can verify
and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment.
c) Five (5) samples of any writings
by the applicant, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions
in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has
authored.
d) The applicant’s three recent
coloured passport size photographs.
e) Declaration of income and
liabilities as at the time of making the application, using the prescribed
forms (The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities Form JSC 2b - CLICK HERE to
download). For those who are in Government employment, attach copies of returns
of declaration of income and liabilities and for those in private practice
attach income tax returns, for the last three (3) years.
f) Certified copies of testimonials
and professional certificates and academic transcripts.
g) Certificate of good conduct,
Higher Education Loans Board clearance certificate, Tax Compliance Certificate,
EACC clearance, LSK clearance, and Advocates Complaints Commission clearance.
Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed Employment Application Form including all the attachments cited above.
Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed Employment Application Form including all the attachments cited above.
- For non public officers CLICK HERE to
download the applicable Employment Application Form
or
- For public officers CLICK HERE to
download the applicable Employment Application Form
Successful applicants should be
willing to serve in any magistrate court within the Republic of Kenya.
Applications for the above jobs
should be submitted to:-
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100
Nairobi
Commission Secretariat:
Mayfair Centre, 5th Floor
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill,
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill,
Nairobi
So as to reach the Commission not
later than 20th February, 2015 at 5.00 P.M.
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Successful applicants should be
willing to serve in any court within the Republic of Kenya.
The Judicial Service Commission is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.