Legal Clerk Job in Kenya

Legal Clerk

The position is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties in support of the Department of Legal Services.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

  1. 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:

  1. Financial Responsibility

N/A

  1. Responsibility for Physical Assets

 Office furniture and equipment.

III.  Decision Making / Job Influence

  1. 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.