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Resident Magistrate Job JSC
Resident Magistrate Job
Job Reference Number: V/NO. 17/2025
Number Of Posts: 60
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 Resident Magistrate’s Court in any part of the Republic of Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes, and to carry out a wide range of administrative functions, for those heading stations.
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Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to a designated Honourable Judge or Judicial Officer.
Area of Deployment:
The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the Republic of Kenya.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Presiding as a Resident Magistrate in any court station in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;
- Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues;
- Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge;
- Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Admission to the Roll of Advocates
- Hold a postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Job Core Competencies:
- High attention to detail
- 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.
The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 30TH JUNE 2025 AT 5.00PM
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