Resident Magistrate – 100 Posts at Judicial Service Commission

Key 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