JSC Announces 101 Job Opportunities with Salaries of Up to Ksh 344K

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 101 job vacancies across various courts in the country.

In a notice dated Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Commission invited qualified candidates to apply for positions including Law Clerk, Senior Legal Researcher, and Legal Researcher.

“The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Commission invites applications from qualified persons to fill the positions,” read part of the notice.

Breakdown of JSC Job Vacancies

Law Clerk (1 Position) – Supreme Court

The JSC is seeking to recruit one Law Clerk who will be deployed to the Supreme Court of Kenya in Nairobi.

The role involves supporting judges by conducting legal research, analyzing court pleadings, and preparing legal opinions.

Salary: Ksh 231,077 – Ksh 344,688 per month
Contract: Five-year renewable contract

Key Requirements:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Law

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Advocate of the High Court with a valid practising certificate
At least six years post-admission experience

Senior Legal Researcher (22 Positions) – Court of Appeal

A total of 22 Senior Legal Researchers will be deployed to the Court of Appeal and its registries across the country.

Successful candidates will assist judges by handling complex legal research, analyzing precedents, and preparing detailed legal arguments.

Salary: Ksh 212,141 – Ksh 325,753 per month
Contract: Five-year renewable contract

Key Requirements:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Advocate of the High Court
At least four years of post-admission experience

Legal Researcher (85 Positions) – Various Courts

The Commission has also advertised 85 positions for Legal Researchers who will be deployed to superior courts and magistrates’ courts across Kenya.

The role focuses on supporting judicial officers through legal research, reviewing case law, and analyzing court submissions.

Salary: Ksh 189,534 – Ksh 232,164 per month
Contract: Five-year renewable contract

Key Requirements:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Advocate of the High Court
At least one year of post-admission experience

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should visit the JSC jobs portal: https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/ for detailed job descriptions, appointment requirements, and instructions on how to apply.

All applications should reach the Commission not later than April 15, 2026, at 5.00 Ρ.Μ.

The Commission noted that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants were also warned that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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