Requirements

For 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 at least six (6) years standing or six (6) years of extensive legal research in a relevant legal field.

 Job Core Competencies:

•  Excellent written and oral communication skills;
•  Leadership & good interpersonal skills;
•  Professional and technical competence;
•  Confidentiality, high Integrity, attention to details and accuracy; v.Analytical & conceptual skills; and
•  Organizational, planning skills and results oriented.

Duties and 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 well researched opinions on various legal and factual issues; and
• Preparing pretrial and posttrial media summaries.