Salaries and Remuneration Commission Legal Clerk Jobs in Kenya

Salaries and Remuneration Commission Legal Clerk Jobs in Kenya

Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an independent Commission established under Article
230 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, with the mandate to set and regularly review the
Remuneration and Benefits of all State Officers and to advise the National and County
Governments on the Remuneration and Benefits of all other Public Officers.

In carrying out its mandate, the Commission has to take into account the principles of; fiscal sustainability of the public compensation bill, attraction and retention of requisite skills for service delivery, productivity and performance, transparency, fairness and equity.

Job Title: Legal clerk

Grade: RL7

Corporation/Organization: Salaries and
Remuneration Commission

Directorate: N/A

Department: Legal Services

Division: N/A

Section / Unit: N/A

Location / Work Station: Nairobi (Head-office)

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Principal Legal Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Indirect Reports: N/A

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties in support of the Department of Legal Services.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

I. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Manage the legal registry;

Attend legal proceedings and take notes of relevant information relating to the cases;

Undertake basic research on legal issues;

Manage the Department of Legal Services’ litigation master diary and, where necessary, invite litigants for and fix hearing dates in all legal proceedings the Commission is party to;

Peruse court files as directed by the Head of Legal Services from time to time and prepare
reports;

Compile and arrange documents for Commission and Legal and Policy Framework Committee
meetings;

Under the guidance of the Head of Legal Services, draft and handle correspondences both in
writing and orally with external Advocates, Third Party Advocates and Insurers;

Keep record of the legal files and other documents;

File legal documents in Courts of Law;

Serve Court pleadings in all legal proceedings the Commission is party to;

Prepare mention and hearing notices and affidavits of service in all proceedings the Commission is party to;

Prepare bring ups in all proceedings the Commission is party to;

Make proposals on the process service functions work plan and budgets.

Ensure that all the legal files and documents are updated and kept in a systematic order so
that they are readily available for use;

Provide on-going liaison at all Court Registries and Government departments; and

Attend to routine administrative duties in public registries, courts, and other relevant offices.

Job Dimensions

I. Financial Responsibility
N/A

II. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Computer.

Office furniture and equipment.

III. Decision Making / Job Influence

Analytical.

Operational.

IV. Working Conditions

Office, court and field setting with occasional travel out of

office.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

A Diploma in Law (paralegal training) from a recognised institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies

Must be a registered process server.

Must possess a current and valid process server certificate.

Previous relevant work experience required.

Two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes

Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Knowledge of various legal processes, policies and procedures;

Basic knowledge of drafting court pleadings.

Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment;

Ability to demonstrate innovation;

Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills;

Ability to work with minimum supervision and strict timelines;

Good communication skills;

Good analytical skills and an eye for detail;

Knowledge of relevant computer applications.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current
salary together with detailed Curriculum vitae, Copy of national ID, copies of academic and
professional certificates and testimonials. Details of the positions are in the Commission
website.

Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate must present and satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following
documents

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must
provide certificate or report); and

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)

Application to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for
the position of……” and mailed Or delivered to:

The Commission Secretary
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Williamson House 6th Floor
4th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 43126 – 00100
Nairobi

To be received on or before 9th November, 2022.

Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information and job application details, see: Salaries and Remuneration Commission Legal Clerk Jobs in Kenya

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