Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 5- /2021
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| Requirements |
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i. A Bachelors’ degree in Law from a recognized institution; |
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ii. Post Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law; |
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iii. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; |
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iv. Professional Membership of Kenya Law Society or any other recognized professional body of good standing; |
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v. A Senior Management Course from a recognized Institution; |
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vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and |
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vii. Meets requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. |
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Work Experience: |
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i. Minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience in a Legal Environment; |
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ii. At least 3 years in Middle Management Level; |
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iii. Prior experience working on legal matters including but not limited to litigation, legal drafting, legal research and analysis shall be an added advantage. |
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Core Job Competencies: |
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i. Excellent written and oral communication skills; |
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ii. Leadership & Good interpersonal skills; |
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iii. Professional and Technical competence; |
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iv. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy; |
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v. Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and |
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vi. Organizational, Planning skills and Results-oriented |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
| -i. Conducting research on relevant laws and putting in place measures to implement policy decisions of the Judiciary; |
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ii. Ensuring that the Judiciary complies with all applicable laws, regulations and procedures and continually update the Chief Registrar on any change of law; |
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iii. Providing legal support to all the units under the office of the Chief Registrar; |
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iv. Reviewing of legal documents with a view to ensuring that they comply with the law; |
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v. Undertake litigation in court cases for and against the Office of the Chief Registrar and the Judiciary; |
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vi. Representing the Judiciary in Arbitral proceedings in matters where the Judiciary is a party; |
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vii. Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and External Advocates in matters where they are representing the Judiciary; |
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Viii.Undertake and oversee the preparation of conveyancing documents and |
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processes for the Judiciary; and |
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viii. Preparing and review of legal contracts. |
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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 |
| -index.php |
| -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) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs |
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(e) Certified copies of admission certificate to the roll of advocates, testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts (Applicable only to applicants in the legal field) |
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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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• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau |
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• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission |
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• Directorate of Criminal Investigation |
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• Law Society of Kenya (for applicants in the legal field) |
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• Advocates Complaints Commission (for applicants in the legal field) |
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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 e) 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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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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