Jobs in the Kenyan Judiciary - Resident Magistrates (160) and Legal Researchers (119) Careers

Republic of Kenya Judicial Service Commission

Vacancies in the Judiciary

The Constitution of Kenya focuses on values of integrity, efficiency and effectiveness in work performance, citizen-centered and results-focused service delivery.

In fulfillment of its constitutional mandate as provided under article 159 and responding to the high public expectations and demands for improved performance, the Judiciary has developed an Integrated Comprehensive and Institutional Transformation Framework.

This Framework will enable the Judiciary to adopt a holistic approach that is built on sector-wide collaboration, strategic and technical partnerships and benchmarked on emerging national, regional and global smart practice.

To provide a resource framework the Judiciary with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) providing overall policy direction and oversight, has established the following implementation arrangements; The Leadership Committee chaired by the Chief Justice, the Transformation Steering Committee chaired by the Deputy Chief Justice and a Technical Secretariat comprising Internal and External Team of Experts led by the Chief Registrar.

To enhance its capacity to implement this Integrated Comprehensive Strategic Framework, the Judiciary wishes to expand its technical human resource capacity by filling the following vacant positions.

Resident Magistrate

160 Posts

Ref: V/No. 14/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:-

• A Law Degree from any recognized university;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from previous employer;
• Serving in private practice or other employment with three years (3) experience post admission and a current practicing certificate and
• Must posses the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the country:-

Specific duties will include:-

• Presiding over Resident Magistrate's Court in any part of Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;
• Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues;
• Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge; and
• Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations,
• Carry out any other such duties as may be assigned by the JSC

Legal Researchers

1. To the Chief Justice (1 post)
2. To the Deputy Chief Justice (1 post)
3. To the Supreme Court Judge (5 posts)
4. To the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary (2 posts)
5. To Court of Appeal Judge (30 posts)
6. To High Court Judge (80 posts)

Ref: V/No. 15/2011

Terms of Service: 3 Year Contract

Station: Various

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to the position of Clerk to the above mentioned offices, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:-

• A Law Degree from any recognized university;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from previous employer;
• Those in private practice must be in possession of a current practicing certificate
• 2 years experience in Legal Research

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will perform the following function:-

Specific duties will include:-

• Research on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions both within and outside of the commonwealth;
• Drafting well research legal brief on variety of legal issues touching on different branches of law;
• Writing analytical summaries of written argument or evidence and assessing the argument in light of academic legal literature and case law;

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs

So as to reach the Commission within a period of twenty one (21) days from the 14th Oct 2011

Only short listed 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.

Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission

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