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Senior Law Clerk Job Judicial Service Commission

Senior Law Clerk Job, Latest Legal Kenyan Job Vacancies July,

The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective and transparent Administration of Justice. The Commission invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancies in the Judiciary:

Job Purpose:

The Senior Law Clerk is responsible for carrying out Legal Research work for a Judge performing Judicial Functions

Reporting Responsibilities:

The job holder is responsible to a designated Honorable Judge

Area of Deployment:

Supreme 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 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
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
A Post graduate Diploma in Law
Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate;
Membership to Law Society of Kenya
Proficiency in Computer applications

Experience:

Served as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at-least nine (9) years standing or nine (9) 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

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: –

A letter of application;
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;
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;
Copies of admission certificate to the roll of advocates, testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts;
Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph; and
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.

Three (3) year Contract renewable

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: –

Filling an Online Application Employment Form available at the Judiciary jobs portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/
Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: –
A letter of application;
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;
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;
Copies of admission certificate to the roll of advocates, testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts;
Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph; and
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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies: –

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 bodies

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 JULY 2023 AT 5.00PM

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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.

Law Clerk Job Judicial Service Commission

Law Clerk Job, Legal Kenyan Jobs 2023,

The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective and transparent Administration of Justice. The Commission invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancies in the Judiciary:

POSITION: LAW CLERK (LC)
Job Reference Number	:	V/NO.16/2023
Number of Posts	:	Two (2)
Terms of Service	:	Three (3) year Contract renewable Subject to satisfactory performance
Consolidated Gross Salary Scale :		Kshs. 180,000 – 324,000 p.m.

Job Purpose: The Law Clerk is responsible for carrying out Legal Research work for a Judge performing Judicial Functions.

Reporting Responsibilities: The job holder is responsible to a designated Honorable Judge.

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 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

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University;
A Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate;
Membership to Law Society of Kenya;
A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be added advantage;
Proficiency in Computer applications;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya