Legal Research Assistants (2) Posts

About This Opportunity

Join the Law Society of Kenya as a Legal Research Assistant. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading organization while developing expertise in legal research, analysis, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse pleadings and submissions, undertake in-depth research, and identify appropriate laws relating to cases
• Develop well-researched opinions, position papers, and policy briefs on emerging legal issues in respect of Tribunal cases
• Write analytical summaries of written arguments or evidence and assess arguments in light of academic legal literature and case law
• Conduct legal research on a broad range of emerging legal issues
• Prepare and draft well-researched legal briefs on a variety of legal issues
• Write reports and notes, and maintain a database of all research carried out, including relevant authorities and statutes
• Provide up-to-date reports on matters in court, including Judicial Review cases and Appeals
• Prepare case status reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the CEO/Secretary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized University
• Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Current practicing certificate as an Advocate of the High Court
• Proficiency in computer applications

Required Experience

• Minimum one (1) year standing as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Background in legal research and drafting

Core Competencies

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Conceptual and Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Research and Report Writing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Sound Independent Judgement