Law Society of Kenya Program Assistant - Public Interest Litigation Department - Jobs in Kenya

Law Society of Kenya Program Assistant - Public Interest Litigation Department - Jobs in Kenya

The successful candidate will report to the Program Officer, Public Interest Litigation Department and will assist in the conceptualization, formulation and implementation of the Public Interest and Advocacy strategy of the Society.

Key Responsibilities:

Support in initiating and implementing timely and judicious programs for the Public Interest and Advocacy Department.

Manage and assist clients at the legal aid desk at the Law Society of Kenya.

Manage and update the pro bono database and Public Interest Case Management System at the Law Society of Kenya.

Manage progress of outstanding litigation by and against the Law Society of Kenya and liaise with pro bono advocates.

Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners in the justice sector; and

Develop position papers and policy briefs on emergent legal issues.

Required Skills and Experience

A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law.

An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and

An excellent understanding of the Advocates Act Cap 16, LSK Act No. 21 of 2014, Rules, Guidelines and

all other enabling statutes on practice matters.


Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be required to present original certificates and testimonials during the interview.

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications in both soft and hard copies. All applications to reach the undersigned on or before Thursday 18th, August, 2022 at 5PM.

The soft copy applications to be emailed to recruitment@lsk.or.ke and the hard copy applications to be clearly addressed and sent to;

Secretary/CEO,
Law Society of Kenya,
Lavington, Opp. Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road,
P.O. BOX 72219 - 00200,
NAIROBI.

For more information and job application details, see; Law Society of Kenya Program Assistant - Public Interest Litigation Department - Jobs in Kenya



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