RESIDENT MAGISTRATES

 Requirements

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications: -

• A Law Degree from any recognized University;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission, the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous employer(s);
• Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience:

Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate.

-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            

• 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; and             
• Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.             
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

 

Deadline: 5-May-2023

Application link: https://jobs.judiciary.go.ke/index.php/public_controller/vacancies