Judicial Service Commission|

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

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 position of Resident Magistrate/ Adjudicator- Small Claims Court.

Job Title: RESIDENT MAGISTRATE/ADJUDICATOR- SMALL CLAIMS COURT

Job Reference Number: V/NO. 19/2025

Number Of Posts: 40

Job Grade:

Remuneration: Min. Kshs 198,060 - Max Kshs 240,690 p.m.

Job Purpose:

The job holder is required to preside over a Small Claims Court in any part of the Republic Kenya.

Reporting Responsibilities:

The job holder will be responsible to the designated Registrar of the Small Claims Court or Head of Station where deployed.

Area of Deployment:

The successful candidates will be posted to any Small Claims Court station in the Republic of Kenya.

Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

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 institution

Experience:

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

Terms & Conditions:

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling  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 party 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)	Copies of Testimonials, National ID/ passport,  professional certificates, and academic transcripts and Certificate of Admission to roll of advocates. 
(e)	Copy of a Clearance certificate from Advocate Complaints Commission.
(f)	A copy of current practicing certificate 
(g)	Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph and 
(h)	Five (5) sample writings of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.

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

NOTES: 1.	Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.  2.	Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.   3.	Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies: - •	Kenya Revenue Authority, •	Higher Education Loans Board, •	Directorate of Criminal Investigation,  •	Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,  •	a recognized Credit Reference Bureau, and  •	Certificate of Good Standing from Law Society of Kenya. •	Clearance from a relevant professional body.  4.	The Judicial Service Commission is committed to implementing the provision of Article 232 of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. 5.	Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts,  Certificate of Admission to roll of advocate during interview. 6.	The Commission will verify certificates submitted with respective institutions. It is observed that it is a criminal offense to present fake documents or false information  THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PLEASE NOTE THAT JSC RECRUITMENT SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE THE SECRETARY, JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION, P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI, Telephone: +254 20-2739180 E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke 			CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor. Harambee Avenue, Nairobi