Legal Clerk I Job NLAS

Legal Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

Looking for a legal and public sector job in Kenya? NLAS is hiring a Legal Clerk I skilled in court registry procedures, legal documentation, and case file indexing.

REFERENCE NO. NLAS/LC1/7/13/2026/23

Qualifications

For appointments to this grade, a candidate must have;

•  At least six (6) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Legal Clerk II or in a comparable position in the Private or the Public Sector;
•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C plain;
• Diploma in legal studies from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Records Management;
• Certificate in Computer Application skills; and
• Shown merits and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Filling Contracts and court documents;
• Serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders;
• Maintaining an up-to-date court file registry to ensure the safe custody of the files;
• Responding to inquiries regarding specific cases;
• Bringing up files to the relevant officer for briefing and action;
• Preparing accurate quarterly reports on cases where actions have been taken;
• Receiving, compiling and organizing information for the preparation of pleadings with necessary annexure;
• Preparing, certifying, serving and follow up processing of judgement, orders findings and recommendations, decrees and warrants;
• Monitoring progress of contracts and court cases; and
• Maintaining and updating court case diary.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale;

• Salary Scale: Ksh. 68,500 x 5,000 – 73,500 x 5,000 – 78,500 x 5,000 – 83,500 x 5,000 – 88,500 x 5,000 – 93,500 x 5,000 – 98,500 x 5,000 – 103,500 p.m.

How to Apply

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms
Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents.

• National Identity card
• Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, 
• Any supporting documents and testimonials..
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Application Process

• More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed on our website: www.nlas.go.ke
• All applications should be submitted ONLINE to recruitment@nlas.go.ke on or before 14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.
• and the letter quoting the specific position and the reference number e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01

All application letters should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,
 National Legal Aid Service,
 P.O Box 45597-00100
 Nairobi

• Please note that HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter;

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;v
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.