The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya.
1. Law Clerk
Job Grade LC
Job Reference Number: V/No. 2/2020
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract – Renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 180,000 – 324,000 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: Supreme Court of Kenya
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examining pleadings and fully apprehending their tenor and effect;
- Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts below;
- Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Supreme Court and the lower Courts;
- Bringing together all relevant authorities – those emanating from counsel and, any other relevant materials;
- Conducting extensive legal research and writing for the respective Judges of the Supreme Court
- Drafting bench memoranda and well-researched opinions on various legal issues; and
- Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Must possess the qualifications set out in chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya
Experience:
Six (6) years post admission practicing experience or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field
Job Core Competencies:
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Research Skills
- High attention to detail
- Sound independent judgement
2. Legal Researcher
Job Grade LR
Job Reference Number: V/No. 4/2020
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:
- Analyzing pleadings and appreciating their tenor and effect;
- Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts;
- Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Courts;
- Collecting and collating all relevant authorities- those emanating from counsel and, any other relevant material;
- Conducting extensive legal research and writing for the respective Judges and Judicial officers;
- Drafting bench memoranda and well-researched opinions on various legal and factual issues; and
- Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
- Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- 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:
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Research Skills
- High attention to detail
- Sound independent judgement
3. Senior Legal Researchers
Job Grade SLR
Job Reference Number: V/No. 3/2020
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract – Renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 180,000 – 324,000 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, Employment and Labor Relations Court, Environment and Land Court
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzing pleadings and appreciating their tenor and effect;
- Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts;
- Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Courts;
- 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;
- Drafting bench memoranda and well-researched opinions on various legal and factual issues; and
- Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
- Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Must possess the qualifications set out in chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya Experience:
- Must have served in the grade of Legal Researcher, or its equivalent position for at least three (3) years
OR
Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least six (6) years of standing
Job Core Competencies:
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Research Skills
- High attention to detail
- Sound independent judgement
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