i. Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrate, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction ii. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; iii. Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction.
iv. Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
v. Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
vi. In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling out an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: -
(a) A letter of application.
(b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial contribution to political parties (if any) and criminal record, professional engagement, three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment;
(c) Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment about the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement.
(d) professional certificates, testimonials, and academic transcripts, Certificate of Admission to roll of advocate (where applicable)
(e) Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph
(f) Five (5) sample writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored (applicable for applicants for the position of chairperson and Member with law degree); and
(g) Five (5) sample writings which may include but not limited to scholarly writings or any professional publications that the applicant has authored (applicable for applicants for position of Member with other degrees).00
The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 22ND OCTOBER 2025 AT 5.00PM
