Resident Magistrate/Adjudicator Small Claims Court Job JSC

Resident Magistrate/Adjudicator Small Claims Court Job

Job Reference Number: V/NO. 19/2025

Number Of Posts: 40

Job Grade:

Terms Of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Remuneration: Min. Kshs 198,060 – Max Kshs 240,690 p.m.

Job Purpose:

The job holder is required to preside over a Small Claims Court in any part of the Republic Kenya.

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Reporting Responsibilities:

The job holder will be responsible to the designated Registrar of the Small Claims Court or Head of Station where deployed.

Area of Deployment:

The successful candidates will be posted to any Small Claims Court station in the Republic of Kenya.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court is provided under Part III, of the Small Claims Court Act (2016) .

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Be and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or a equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Job Core Competencies:

• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Research Skills
• Sound independent judgment
• Report Writing Skills

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How to Apply

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application:

• A letter of application.
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial contribution to political party parties (if any) and criminal record, professional engagement, three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment;
• 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;
• Copies of Testimonials, National ID/ Passport, professional certificates, and academic Certificates and transcripts
• Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph and
• Five (5) sample writings of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.

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The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 30TH JUNE 2025 AT 5.00PM