Resident Magistrate – 100 Posts at Judicial Service Commission

Judicial Service Commission

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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); O…Resident Magistrate – 100 PostKey Duties and Responsibilities::
  • Presiding as a Resident Magistrate in any court station in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;
  • Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues;
  • Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge;
  • Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.assigned
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointments to the position of Resident Magistrate, the applicant must possess the following minimum requirements set out in Section 32(2) of the Judicial Service Act:
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
  • Hold a postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Admission to the Roll of Advocates.
  • Be of high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Sic of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
  • Demonstratable management skills.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Have no pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission or the Disciplinary Committee.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
  • Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Admission to the Roll of Advocates
  • Hold a postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Have at least three (3) years' post admission experience either in legal practice or other relevant employment.
Job Core Competencies:
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Oral & Written Communication Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Sound independent judgment
  • Report Writing Skills
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