Law Clerk - Nairobi, Kenya - Judiciary of Kenya

Description

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsFor appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University. A Post Graduate Diploma in Law. Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate. Membership to Law Society of Kenya. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage. Proficiency in Computer applications. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Served as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of atleast six (6) years standing or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field.

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 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