Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 3/2021
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| Requirements |
| -For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications: - |
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i. A Law Degree from any recognized University; |
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ii. A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education; |
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iii. Admission to the Roll of Advocates; |
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iv. Proficiency in computer applications; |
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v. Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous employer(s); |
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vi. Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Experience: |
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Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate.
Job Core Competencies: |
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i. Oral & Written Communication Skills |
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ii. Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills |
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iii. Interpersonal Skills |
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iv. Report Writing Skills |
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v. Research Skills |
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vi. High attention to detail |
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vii. Sound independent judgement |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
| -Specific duties will include: - |
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i. Presiding over Resident Magistrate’s Court in any part of Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes; |
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ii. Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues; |
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iii. Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his |
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iv. Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations. |
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| Important Information |
| -1. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: https: |
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| -www.jsc.go.ke |
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| -careers |
| -. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: - |
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(a) A letter of application; |
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(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 |
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(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; |
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(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; and |
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(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. |
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview: - |
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• Kenya Revenue Authority |
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• Higher Education Loans Board |
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• Law Society of Kenya |
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• Directorate of Criminal Investigation |
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• Advocates Complaints Commission |
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• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and |
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• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau |
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2. Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed Employment Application Form JSC 2 for non –public officers and JSC 2A for Public officers which can be downloaded from www.jsc.go.ke (Downloads) and attach all the documents cited in the item No. (1 a to f) above. Job Reference number and title should be indicated on the envelope and sent to: |
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TO: THE SECRETARY JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION |
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P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI Telephone: +254 20-2739180. |
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E-mail: jscsecretariat@jsc.go.ke |
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Commission Secretariat: Podium Floor, Reinsurance Plaza, Taifa Road, Nairobi CBD, |
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• The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 17TH FEBRUARY, 2021 AT 5.00PM. |
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• 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. |
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• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. |
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• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. |
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• 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. |
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