JSC Announces 108 Job Vacancies for Law Clerks and Legal Researchers in Kenya

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 108 job vacancies, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply for different legal positions.

In a notice released on Thursday, March 26, the commission said it is looking to hire professionals for three roles: Law Clerk, Senior Legal Researcher, and Legal Researcher.

Breakdown of Available Positions

According to JSC:

1 position for Law Clerk
22 positions for Senior Legal Researchers
85 positions for Legal Researchers

These roles are aimed at improving the delivery of justice across the country.

Where Successful Applicants Will Work

Successful candidates will be posted in different courts within the Judiciary.

Law Clerks will work at the Supreme Court of Kenya
Legal Researchers will be deployed in:
- Court of Appeal of Kenya
- High Court of Kenya
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Environment and Land Court

Their main role will be to assist judges with legal research and analysis, helping in writing well-informed court decisions.

Salary and Benefits

The commission said successful candidates will receive competitive salaries and allowances, as guided by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

How to Apply

Interested applicants are advised to visit the official JSC jobs portal to check:

Job requirements
Qualifications
Application guidelines

📅 Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Important Notice to Applicants

JSC has warned that:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
The recruitment process is completely free of charge

The commission also emphasized that all candidates will be selected based on merit through a fair and transparent process.

Recent Judiciary Changes

This announcement comes just two months after the JSC appointed 15 new judges to the Court of Appeal, increasing the total number to 42 from 27.

The move is expected to help reduce case backlog and improve service delivery in the Judiciary. Among those appointed was lawyer Katwa Kigen, who has previously represented President William Ruto.