The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya

Requirements

For 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

 Experience:

Be an advocate of High Court of Kenya of at least two (2) years post admission experience.

 Job Core Competencies:

•  Oral & Written Communication Skills
•  Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Report Writing Skills
•  Research Skills
•  High attention to detail
•  Sound independent judgement

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 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; and
• Preparing pretrial and posttrial media summaries.