Legal Clerk
The position is
responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties in support of the
Department of Legal Services.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
- Operational Responsibilities /
Tasks
- Manage
the legal registry;
- Attend
legal proceedings and take notes of relevant information relating to the
cases;
- Undertake
basic research on legal issues;
- Manage
the Department of Legal Services’ litigation master diary and, where
necessary, invite litigants for and fix hearing dates in all legal
proceedings the Commission is party to;
- Peruse
court files as directed by the Head of Legal Services from time to time
and prepare reports;
- Compile
and arrange documents for Commission and Legal and Policy Framework
Committee meetings;
- under
the guidance of the Head of Legal Services, draft and handle
correspondences both in writing and orally with external Advocates, Third
Party Advocates and Insurers;
- Keep
record of the legal files and other documents;
- File
legal documents in Courts of Law;
- Serve
Court pleadings in all legal proceedings the Commission is party to;
- Prepare
mention and hearing notices and affidavits of service in all proceedings
the Commission is party to;
- Prepare
bring ups in all proceedings the Commission is party to;
- Make
proposals on the process service functions work plan and budgets.
- Ensure
that all the legal files and documents are updated and kept in a
systematic order so that they are readily available for use;
- Provide
on-going liaison at all Court Registries and Government departments; and
- Attend
to routine administrative duties in public registries, courts, and other
relevant offices.
Job Dimensions:
- Financial Responsibility
N/A
- Responsibility for Physical Assets
Office furniture and equipment.
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
- Working Conditions
Office, court and field
setting with occasional travel out of office.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
(i) A Diploma in Law
(paralegal training) from a recognised institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Must
be a registered process server.
- Must
possess a current and valid process server certificate.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Two (2) years of relevant
work experience.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Knowledge
of various legal processes, policies and procedures;
- Basic
knowledge of drafting court pleadings.
- Ability
to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment;
- Ability
to demonstrate innovation;
- Must
demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision and strict timelines;
- Good
communication skills;
- Good
analytical skills and an eye for detail; and
- Knowledge
of relevant computer applications.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current
salary together with detailed Curriculum vitae, Copy of national ID, copies of
academic and professional certificates and testimonials. Details
of the positions are in the Commission website.
Upon granting an offer of
employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements
of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the
following documents;
A valid tax Compliance
Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
A valid Certificate of
Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI); A valid
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
A valid Clearance
Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide
certificate or report); and
A Valid Clearance form
from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)
Application to be
submitted in a sealed envelope clearly
marked at the top “Application for the position of……” and
mailed OR delivered to:
The Commission Secretary
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Williamson House 6th Floor
4th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 43126 – 00100
NAIROBI
To be received on or
before 9th November,
2022.
Salaries and Remuneration
Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities,
marginalized and minority groups who meet the job specifications are encouraged
to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.