Law Clerk (LC) at Judicial Service Commission

Job Description

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); One person nominated by the Public Service Commission; One woman and one man to represent the public, not being lawyers, appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. Our Mandate The Judicial Service Commission is an independent Commission established under Article of the Constitution. Its mandate as stipulated in Article of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice. Our Functions Recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges. Review and make recommends on condition of service for judges (other than their remuneration), judicial officers and staff of the Judiciary. Receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise disciplining registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. Advise the national government on improving the efficiency of the administration of justice.

Job Reference Number : V/NO.16/

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 Honourable 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: –

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 of the Constitution.

Experience: 

Served as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at-least six years standing or six 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 professional references and two 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 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 year Contract renewable