Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 4/2020
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| Requirements |
| - i. Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university; |
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ii. Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate; |
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iii. Post Graduate Diploma in Law; |
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iv. Member of the Law Society of Kenya; |
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v. Proficiency in computer applications; and |
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vi. Must possess the qualifications set out in chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya |
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Experience: |
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Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least three (3) years of standing |
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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 |
| - i. Analyzing pleadings and appreciating their tenor and effect; |
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ii. Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts; |
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iii. Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Courts; |
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iv. Collecting and collating all relevant authorities- those emanating from counsel and, any other relevant material; |
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v. Conducting extensive legal research and writing for the respective Judges and Judicial officers; |
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vi. Drafting bench memoranda and well-researched opinions on various legal and factual issues; and |
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vii. Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries. |
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| Important Information |
| -HOW TO APPLY |
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Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: jobs.judiciary.go.ke. 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; |
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(e) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs (2 No.); 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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• Directorate of Criminal Investigation, |
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• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, |
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• a recognized Credit Reference Bureau, and |
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• Clearance from relevant professional body. |
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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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The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 13TH MARCH, 2020 AT 5.00PM |
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Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply. |
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Serving Law Clerks and Legal Researchers who wish to convert to the new structure are encouraged to apply. |
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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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THE SECRETARY |
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JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION |
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P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI |
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Telephone: +254 20-2739180 |
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E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke |
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Commission Secretariat: Reinsurance Plaza, Taifa Road, Nairobi CBD, Podium Floor |
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