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Legal Researcher - 85 Posts

Posted:Mar 26

Company Details
Name:Judicial Service Commission
Industry: Law Practice
Website: https://jsc.go.ke/
Description: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorne… The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); One person nominated by the Public Service Commission; One woman and one man to represent the public, not being lawyers, appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. Our Mandate The Judicial Service Commission is an independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution. Its mandate as stipulated in Article 172 of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice. Our Functions Recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges. Review and make recommends on condition of service for judges (other than their remuneration), judicial officers and staff of the Judiciary. Receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise disciplining registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. Advise the national government on improving the efficiency of the administration of justice View more View less
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Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Legal
Job Description

Job Reference Number: V/NO.14 /2026

Number Of Posts: 85

Job Grade:

Terms Of Service: Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Remuneration: Gross Salary Scale: Min. Kshs 189,534 - Max Kshs 232,164 p.m.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • For appointment to the position of Legal Researcher, an applicant must have the following qualifications.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate.
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
  • Membership to Law Society of Kenya.
  • Proficiency in Computer applications.
  • A Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
  • A Senior Management Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience

  • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least one (1) year post – admission qualification.
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