Republic
of Kenya
The
Judiciary
The
Judicial Service Commission
Vacancies: The
Judicial Service Commission of Kenya hereby invites applications from suitably
qualified, experienced and self - motivated Judicial Staff with proven track
record for the following positions in the Judiciary.
1.
Assistant Director, Legal Unit
(PLS
14)
1
Post
This
is the Head of the Legal Unit. He/she will be responsible to the Chief
Registrar of the Judiciary.
The
job holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of
the Legal Unit, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective
management of legal and contractual risks.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
·
Receive summons and instruction on behalf of the Chief Registrar
and coordinate with external Lawyers to enter appearance, file and cross file
relevant pleadings in matters where the Chief Registrar and or Judiciary is a
party.
·
Provide legal protection and risk management advice to
management especially on contract management and tendering.
·
Review progress of outstanding litigation, liaise with and
manage external lawyers and Office of the Attorney General.
·
Advising, negotiate, draft, vet, review, and interpret local and
international documents, agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding and
interpreting international and regional treaties for and on behalf of the
Judiciary.
·
Ensure compliance and enforcement of Judicial Service Commission
decisions as directed by the Chief Registrar in her capacity as the Secretary
of the Commission.
·
Identify strategic priority areas that require Law reform within
the Judiciary and in national Legislation and undertake activities in that
regard.
·
Advise the Chief Registrar on all matters relating to the
Constitution, national legislations and County legislations affecting the
administration of Justice.
·
Undertake Legal Audits to ensure the Constitutional provisions
County and national legislations, regional and international treaties or legal
documents/instruments that are attendant to Judiciary and Judicial functions
are complied with and enforced in the Judiciary.
·
Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management
of staff and resources in the Legal unit.
Qualifications and Experience
The
candidate must:-
·
Have a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
·
Have a Masters Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
·
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
Have a minimum of seven (7) years’ post admission experience in
legal practice with focus on Litigation, Commercial & Conveyancing,
Government Contracting, Public Finance, Employment & Labour Relations,
Governance, Policy, Regulatory and Statutory compliance;
·
Be proficient in Computer applications; and
·
Have good personality and integrity.
2. Principal Legal Officer
(PLS
13)
1
Post
The Principal Legal Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Director, Legal Unit.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
·
Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and
ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
·
Review progress of outstanding litigation, liaise with and
manage external lawyers and Office of the Attorney General.
·
Coordinate with external Lawyers and the Office of the Attorney
General to review draft demand letters, plaints, defences, applications and
various pleadings in contentious Civil, Criminal, Commercial and Conveyance
matters.
·
Coordinate with external Lawyers and the Office of the Attorney
General in conducting Civil, Criminal, and Commercial litigation, Client
interview and drafting of legal opinions, notices, memoranda, motions, briefs
and appeals in matters where the Chief Registrar and or Judiciary are enjoined.
·
Review all the pleadings and advise the Chief Registrar on all
actions, lawsuits and proceedings brought against any Judges, Judicial Officer
or employees acting in his/her official capacity in any of the Court
proceedings.
·
Coordinate with external Lawyers and relevant government
agencies and or institute Legal proceedings for the recovery of the illegally
acquired assets and monies belonging to the Judiciary including.
·
Liaise and coordinate with other independent state offices such
as the office of Chief Justice, Attorney General and responsible for assignment
of briefs to Legal Counsel representing the Chief Registrar or Judiciary in
Court and coordinate litigations and suits management.
·
Coordinate with other government agencies and or consultants in
drafting and formulation of bills or legislative proposals attendant to the
Judiciary and advising the Chief Registrar on the legislative and other
emerging legal and constitutional matters touching on the Administration of the
Judiciary.
Qualifications and Experience
The
candidate must:-
·
Have a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
·
Have a Masters Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
·
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
Have a minimum of five (5) years’ post admission experience in
Legal practice with focus on Litigation, Commercial & Conveyancing,
Government Contracting, Public Finance, Employment & Labour Relations,
Governance, Policy, Regulatory and Statutory compliance;
·
Be proficient in Computer applications; and
·
Have good personality and integrity.
3. Chief Legal Officer
(PLS
12)
3
Posts
The
Chief Legal Officer will be responsible to the Principal Legal Officer, Legal
unit.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
·
Draft, negotiate, vet, review and approve for execution by the
Chief Registrar, contracts, leases, agreements, licences, charges, discharge
documents, transfers, security documents, preparation and registration of
conveyance documents.
·
Draft demand and statuory notices and conduct negotiations,
mediation and arbitration hearings for amicable settlements on behalf of
Judiciary and advice the Chief Registrar on liability and any quantum payable
where necessary.
·
Prepare bench memos, desk review reports and written legal
opinions and oral submissions when requested by the Chief Registrar, the
Directorates, Registrar or any ad hoc Committee formed within the Judiciary,
upon any Constitution or Legal questions.
·
Conduct pretrial discovery, depositions and witness preparation
on behalf of the Judiciary.
·
Receive, maintain and keep records of all legal proceedings in
Court or tribunal which the Chief Registrar is a party or has interest in her
capacity as the Accounting Officer and or administrator of the Judiciary for
effective case management.
·
Review all the pleadings and advise the Chief Registrar on all
actions, lawsuits and proceedings brought against any Judges, Judicial Officer
or employees acting in his/her official capacity in any of the Court
proceedings.
·
Conduct overall review, research, formulation and implementation
of Legal policies in the mandate areas of the Judiciary.
Qualifications and Experience
The
candidate must:-
·
Have a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
·
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
Have a minimum of five (5) years’ post admission experience in
Legal practice with focus on Litigation, Commercial & Conveyancing,
Government Contracting, Public Finance, Employment & Labour Relations,
Governance, Policy, Regulatory and Statutory compliance;
·
Be proficient in Computer applications; and
·
Have good personality and integrity.
Salary / Benefits: A competitive remuneration
package in addition to other benefits will be offered to the successful
candidate(s).
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself proactive, self-driven and up to the challenge, please submit your application to the Judiciary jobs website: jobs.judiciary.go.ke on or before 30th September, 2015.
You
are required to attach detailed curriculum vitae, including daytime telephone
contact, copies of academic and professional transcripts, certificates and
testimonials.
Note:
1.
Please do not apply for these positions if you do not have the
required qualifications and experience as per the advertisement.
2.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted and any form of
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
3.
Judiciary employees are encouraged to apply.
4.
Please note, hard copy applications will not be accepted.
The
Judicial Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer