Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective, and transparent Administration of Justice. The Commission invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following Job Vacancies at the Judicial Service Commission.

Judicial Service Commission Careers

  1. Resident Magistrate – 100 Posts
  2. Resident Magistrate/Adjudicator- Small Claims Court – 40 Posts
  3. Judge of the High Court of the Republic of Kenya – 20 Posts
  4. Judge of the Court of Appeal – 15 Posts
  5. Resident Kadhi – 5 Posts
  6. Judge of the Environment and Land Court of the Republic of Kenya – 10 Posts

Resident Kadhi – 5 Posts

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Possess such knowledge of the Muslim law applicable to any sects of Muslims
  • Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications
  • Professes the Muslim religion
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity
  • Have ability to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic language.
  • Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and

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

Resident Magistrate/Adjudicator- Small Claims Court – 40 Posts

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
  • Be and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or a equivalent qualification from a recognized institutio

Job Core Competencies:

  • High attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Computer applications
  • Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Oral & Written Communication Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Sound independent judgment
  • Report Writing Skills

Resident Magistrate – 100 Posts

Job Vacancies 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 Registrar’s duties as stipulated in various statutes;
  • 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.

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.

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

Judge of the Environment and Land Court of the Republic of Kenya – 10 Posts

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The functions and jurisdiction of the Court are provided for under Article 162(2)(b) of the Constitution as read with Part III of the  Environment and Land Court Act, Cap 80

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction;
  • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction;

Job Core Competencies:

  • High level of Integrity
  • Professional and Technical Competence

Judge of the High Court of the Republic of Kenya – 20 Posts

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The function and jurisdiction of the Court are provided for under Article 165 (3) and  (7),

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction
  • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction;

Job Core Competencies:

  • High level of Integrity
  • Professional and Technical Competence

Judge of the Court of Appeal – 15 Posts

Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction;
  • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction.

Job Core Competencies:

  • Confidentiality and High Integrity
  • Professional and Technical Competence

How to Apply for Job Vacancies at Judicial Service Commission

The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 30TH JUNE 2025 AT 5.00 PM


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