Legal Researcher - Nairobi, Kenya - Judiciary of Kenya

Description

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsFor appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized University Post graduate Diploma in Law Be an Advocate of the High Court with at least two (2) years post admission and a current practicing certificate. Membership to Law Society of Kenya Proficiency in Computer applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 those 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 wellresearched opinions on various legal and factual issues; andPreparing pretrial and posttrial media summaries.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Legal counseling, Legal analysis, Judicial processes and litigation, Labour law

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree