The Commission invites applications
from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancy in the Judiciary: –
Legal Researcher
Job Grade LR
Job Reference Number: V/No. 4/2020
Number of Posts: One hundred and fifty-eight (158)
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract – Renewable subject to
satisfactory performance
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 123,750 – 190,000 p.m.
Job Purpose: Under the general direction of the Judge, the position holder
will research on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions both
within and outside of the Commonwealth and present findings with sound written
arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law. The holder will
also draft well planned legal briefs on a variety of legal issues touching on
different branches of law.
Reporting Responsibilities: Reports to Judge
Area of Deployment: Court of Appeal, High Court, Environment and Land Court,
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Analyzing pleadings and
appreciating their tenor and effect;
ii. Examining the detailed content of
the facts and decisions of the Courts;
iii. Taking stock of the full tenor
and effect of the submissions made in the Courts;
iv. Collecting and collating all relevant
authorities- those emanating from counsel and, any other relevant material;
v. Conducting extensive legal
research and writing for the respective Judges and Judicial officers;
vi. Drafting bench memoranda and
well-researched opinions on various legal and factual issues; and
vii. Preparing pre-trial and
post-trial media summaries.
Job Requirements: Academic and
Professional Qualifications:
i. Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from
a recognized university;
ii. Be an advocate of the High Court
of Kenya with current practicing certificate;
iii. Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
iv. Member of the Law Society of
Kenya;
v. Proficiency in computer
applications; and
vi. Must possess the qualifications
set out in chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya
Experience:
Must be an advocate of the High Court
of Kenya with at least two (2) years post-qualification experience
Job Core Competencies:
i. Oral & Written Communication
Skills
ii. Excellent Conceptual &
Analytical Skills
iii. Interpersonal Skills
iv. Report Writing Skills
v. Research Skills
vi. High attention to detail
vii. Sound independent judgement
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are
requested to make their applications by filling an Online Application for
Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: www.jsc.go.ke/careers.
Applicants should upload soft copies
of the following documents to the online application: –
(a) A letter of application;
(b) A detailed and updated curriculum
vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if
any), community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), past
and present and legal / professional engagement;
(c) Names of three (3) professional
references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment about
the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement;
(d) Certified copies of admission
certificate to the roll of advocates, testimonials, professional certificates
and academic transcripts;
(e) Applicant’s recent coloured
passport size photographs (2 No.); and
(f) Five (5) samples of any
professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy
submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the
applicant has authored.
Shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following
bodies during the interview: –
·
Kenya Revenue Authority,
·
Higher Education Loans Board,
·
Directorate of Criminal
Investigation,
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission,
·
a recognized Credit Reference Bureau,
and
·
Clearance from relevant professional
body.
Applicants MUST take note that it is
a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job
application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission
NOT LATER THAN 20TH MARCH, 2020 AT 5.00PM
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Only applicants who meet the minimum
requirements should apply.
Serving Law Clerks and Legal
Researchers who wish to convert to the new structure are encouraged to apply.
The Judicial Service Commission is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and
open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
THE SECRETARY
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI
Telephone: +254 20-2739180
E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke
Commission Secretariat: Reinsurance
Plaza, Taifa Road, Nairobi CBD, Podium Floor
