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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.

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