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JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the

Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating
the independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective
and transparent Administration of Justice.
The Commission invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position
of Law Clerk in the Supreme Court of Kenya.
POSITION: LAW CLERK (LC)
Job Reference Number : V/No.5/2024
Number of Posts : Six (6)
Terms of Service : Three (3) year Renewable Contract Subject

to satisfactorily performance
The Commission offers a competitive package in line with its Policies

and Procedures
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.
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Area of Deployment:
Supreme Court Kenya, Nairobi.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Analyzing pleadings and appreciating their tenor and effect;
ii. Examining the detailed content of the facts and decisions of the Courts;
iii. Taking stock of the full tenor and effect of the submissions made in the
Courts;
iv. Collecting and collating all relevant authorities emanating from counsel
and, any other relevant material;
v. Conducting extensive legal research and writing for the respective Judges
and Judicial officers;
vi. Drafting bench memoranda and well-researched opinions on various legal
and factual issues; and
vii. Preparing pre-trial and post-trial media summaries.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
i. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
ii.A Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
iii. Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate.
iv. Membership to Law Society of Kenya.
v. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be an added
advantage.
vi. Proficiency in Computer applications.
vii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results; and
viii. Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Experience:
Served as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at-least six (6) years
standing or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field.
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Job Core Competencies:
i. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
ii. Leadership & good interpersonal skills;
iii. Professional and technical competence;
iv. Confidentiality, high Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
v. Analytical & conceptual skills; and
vi. Organizational, planning skills and results-oriented.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by:
Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs
portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/
1. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the
online application-
i. A letter of application.
ii. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background
information such as past employment record (if any).
iii. Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1)
character reference.
iv. Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant
identifiable legal documents.
v. Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and
academic transcripts.
vi. Copy of admission certificate to the roll of advocates,
testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts;
vii. Applicant’s recent coloured passport photograph;
viii. Five (5) samples of any professional writings, including but not
limited to Judgments, advocacy submission in court, scholarly
writings, or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.
Appointed candidates will be required to submit valid copies of
clearance certificates from the following bodies.
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• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Clearance from relevant professional body.
Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false

information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified
by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 17TH APRIL
2024 AT 5.00 P.M.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any

form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition
from the widest range of eligible candidates. Candidates from
special interests groups are encouraged to apply.
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JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the

POSITION: LAW CLERK (LC)

Job Reference Number : V/No.5/2024

Number of Posts : Six (6)

Terms of Service : Three (3) year Renewable Contract Subject

The Commission offers a competitive package in line with its Policies

Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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