Law Clerk at Judicial Service Commission
Job Reference Number: V/NO.12 /2026
Number Of Posts: 1
Job Grade:
Terms Of Service: Five (5) years renewable contract
subject to satisfactory performance.
Remuneration: Gross Salary Scale Min. Kshs 231,077 –
Max Kshs 344,688 p.m.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional
Qualifications:
- For
appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –
- 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 six (6) years post –
admission qualification.
Job Core Competencies:
- Analytical
& Negotiation Skills
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills
- Confidentiality
and High Integrity
- Leadership
& good interpersonal skills;
- Organizational,
planning skills and Results-oriented
- Professional
and Technical competence
Senior Legal Researcher (15 Posts) at Judicial Service Commission
Job Reference Number: V/NO.13 /2026
Number Of Posts: 15
Job Grade:
Terms Of Service: Five (5) years renewable contract
subject to satisfactory performance.
Remuneration: Gross Salary Scale: Min. Kshs 212,141
– Max Kshs 325,753 p.m.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional
Qualifications:
- For
appointment to the position of Senior Legal Researcher, an applicant must
have the following qualifications.
- A
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or its equivalent 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
postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption
by the Council of Legal Education or a equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Experience:
- Be an
advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least four (4) years post –
admission qualification.
Legal Researcher – 85 Posts at Judicial Service Commission
Legal Researcher – 85 Posts
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.
Job Core Competencies:
- High
attention to detail
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency
in Computer applications
- Excellent
Conceptual & Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal
Skills
- Research
Skills
- Sound
independent judgment
- Report
Writing Skills
ember Petition Committee (4 Posts) at Judicial Service Commission
Member Petition Committee
- Job
Reference Number: V/NO. 24/2025
- Number
Of Posts: 4
Job Grade:Terms Of Service:
Under Section 75 (3) of the Public Private Partnership
Act 2021, the term of office for the Members shall be three (3) years and may
be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.Remuneration:
The remuneration and allowances of the Members of the
Petition Committee shall be paid at rates determined by the Judicial Service
Commission in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional
Qualifications:
- Hold a
bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the
following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering and Project
Management.
- Have
at least ten (10) years of experience in matters relating to the
discipline referred to under item (i) above
- Qualification
and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added
advantage.
- Knowledge
and experience in Public Private Partnership transactions.
- Be of
high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity.
Job Core Competencies:
- High
degree of professional competence
- Good
Temperament and Interpersonal skills
- Good
Judgmental Skills; and
- Commitment
to Public and Community Life
- Oral
& Written Communication Skills
Chairperson Petition Committee at Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a corporate body
established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with the
mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of
the Judiciary and the efficient, effective, and transparent administration of
justice. Section 75 of the Public Private Partnership Act 2021 provides for the
establishment of the Petition Committee. The Commission therefore invites
applications from suitable candidates to fill the positions of Chairperson of
the Petition Committe
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional
Qualifications::
- Hold a
law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High
Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrate, or possess an
equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction
- Have
at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal
practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
- Have
held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above for a
period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; irrespective of
whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth
Common-Law jurisdiction.
- Qualification
and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added
advantage.
Job Core Competencies:
- Professional
Competence;
- Good
Temperament and Interpersonal skills
- Good
Judgmental Skills; and
- Commitment
to Public and Community Life
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills
MEMBER SUGAR ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO.22 /2025
Vacancy No: 4
Posted On: 2025-07-04
Closing Date: 2025-07-25
DIRECTOR, SECURITY SERVICES (JSG 1)
- Job
Reference Number: V/NO.19/2025
- Number
Of Posts:1
- Job
Grade:
- Terms
Of Service: Five (5) Year Contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory
performance
- Remuneration:
The Commission will offer a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate.
CHAIRPERSON SUGAR ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO.21 /2025
Vacancy No: 1
Posted On: 2025-07-04
Closing Date: 2025-07-25
CHAIRPERSON CO-OPERATIVE TRIBUNAL (GRADE E3)
Job Reference No: V/NO.22 /2025
Vacancy No: 1
Posted On: 2025-07-04
Closing Date: 2025-07-25