Law Clerk Job at Judiciary of Kenya… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at the Judiciary of Kenya.
Description;
The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya.
Responsibilities:
- Examining pleadings and fully apprehending their tenor and effect.
- Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts below.
- Carrying out Legal Research work for the Judges of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
- Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Supreme Court and the lower Courts.
- Researching on precedent-setting authorities within various jurisdictions both within and without Commonwealth.
- Presenting findings within the sound is written arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law.
- Drafting bench memoranda and well-planned legal briefs on a variety of legal issues touching on different branches of law.
- Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries.
Qualifications:
- 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 (6) of the Constitution.
- Six (6) years post admission practicing experience or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.
Application Deadline: 29th October 2021.
