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Job Purpose

The Law Clerk is responsible for carrying out legal research work for a Judge performing Judicial Functions.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the designated Honourable Judge of the Supreme Court.

Area of Deployment

• A Law Clerk will be deployed to the Supreme Court of Kenya, Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

The specific duties of the Law Clerk will involve;

• Analyzing pleadings and appreciating their tenor and effect;
• Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts;
• Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the Courts;
• Collecting and collating all relevant authorities emanating from counsel and, any other relevant material;
• Conducting extensive legal research and writing for the respective Judges and Judicial officers;
• Drafting bench memoranda and well-researched opinions on various legal and factual issues; and
• Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• 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 an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience

• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least six (6) years post – admission qualification.

How to Apply

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