Summary
Jurists/Judges (KeSCO 2612) supports outcomes in the Legal, Information & Archives sector by applying job-specific knowledge, standards, and tools to deliver quality services or outputs. Duties and complexity vary by employer, work setting, and seniority level, but the occupation generally requires reliability, competence, and continuous learning.
Minimum entry
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
Future outlook
Future trends such as digital transformation, automation, climate resilience, and changing consumer needs are shaping most occupations. Workers who continuously upskill (digital literacy, quality standards, safety, customer service, and modern tools) are more resilient and competitive.
Sectors
Legal, Information & ArchivesProfessional ServicesPublic SectorPrivate SectorNGO/DevelopmentSpecialised Practice
Description
Jurists/Judges (KeSCO 2612) supports outcomes in the Legal, Information & Archives sector by applying job-specific knowledge, standards, and tools to deliver quality services or outputs. Duties and complexity vary by employer, work setting, and seniority level, but the occupation generally requires reliability, competence, and continuous learning.
Employment prospects
Prospects depend on national and county demand, sector investment, policy priorities, and supply of trained workers. Job seekers improve prospects by gaining practical experience, building a portfolio or track record, earning relevant certifications, and being flexible on location and sub-sector.
Tasks
- Plan and prioritise daily work activities to meet targets and deadlines
- Follow workplace procedures, standards, and relevant regulations
- Carry out core job duties accurately and safely
- Use job tools/equipment/software correctly and maintain them appropriately
- Communicate progress, issues, and requirements with supervisors and colleagues
- Serve clients/customers professionally and resolve routine queries
- Document work completed, maintain records, and submit routine reports
- Identify errors, risks, or service gaps and propose improvements
- Work as part of a team and coordinate tasks across units
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct where required
- Comply with occupational safety and health (OSH) guidelines
- Participate in training, mentoring, or continuous improvement activities
Skills
Communication (verbal and written) | Teamwork and collaboration | Problem-solving and critical thinking | Time management and prioritisation | Attention to detail and accuracy | Customer service orientation | Integrity and ethical conduct | Adaptability and continuous learning | Decision-making and judgement | Documentation and record-keeping | Digital literacy (basic) | Safety awareness and compliance mindset
Core skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Time management and prioritisation
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer service orientation
- Integrity and ethical conduct
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Decision-making and judgement
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Digital literacy (basic)
- Safety awareness and compliance mindset
Technical skills
- Use of hand and power tools safely
- Installation, maintenance, and repair procedures
- Reading drawings/specifications and measurements
- Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Quality control and workmanship standards
- Equipment handling and preventive maintenance
- Workplace safety and PPE usage
- Basic electrical/mechanical principles (as relevant)
- Material handling and storage
- Site readiness and task planning
- Compliance with standards and inspections
Transferable skills
- Leadership and supervision (as one progresses)
- Negotiation and stakeholder management
- Conflict resolution
- Presentation and public speaking
- Creativity and innovation
- Emotional intelligence
- Planning and organisation
- Resilience and stress management
- Service mindset and empathy
- Networking and relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism and work discipline
Certifications
- Trade test / competency certification (where applicable)
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) certification (strongly recommended)
- Equipment-specific operator certification (where applicable)
- First Aid certification (recommended in many workplaces)
Education
Specialised degree in the relevant discipline | Graduate internship/attachments where applicable | Professional registration/licensing where regulated | Experience-based progression into senior/specialist roles
Pathways
- Specialised degree in the relevant discipline
- Graduate internship/attachments where applicable
- Professional registration/licensing where regulated
- Experience-based progression into senior/specialist roles
Relevant courses
- Diploma/Certificate in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Civil/Construction Technology
- Welding and Fabrication
- Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Automotive Mechanics
- Plant/Machine Operation
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
- CAD/Draughting basics
Institutions
- Universities (accredited public and private universities offering relevant programmes)
- National Polytechnics and TVET institutions (diploma, certificate, artisan programmes)
- Technical Training Institutes and Vocational Centres
- Professional Colleges and Accredited Training Academies
- Sector Training Authorities and Recognised Centres of Excellence
- Employer-based Academies and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Online Learning Platforms (supplementary; verify recognition for regulated fields)
- Industry Associations and Professional Bodies (short courses/CPD)
Minimum requirements
- Minimum education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- Basic literacy and numeracy (reading, writing, and basic calculations)
- Good conduct, reliability, and professional behaviour
- Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and workplace rules
- Basic digital literacy where the role uses computers/phones
- Physical/medical fitness where the role is physically demanding or safety-sensitive
- Regulatory registration/licensing where required (profession-dependent)
- Background checks/clearance for sensitive roles where applicable
Work context
Workplace policies | Team collaboration | Quality standards | Professional environment | Standards compliance | Reporting
Where they work
- Public sector institutions, private companies, NGOs and community-based organisations depending on the sector.
Work setting
Not specified.
Schedule
Full-time commonDaytime hours commonDeadlines possible
Employment type
Formal employment possible
Earnings
Entry level
KES 50,000 – 120,000
Mid level
KES 120,000 – 250,000
Entry-level typical range (illustrative): KES 50,000 – 120,000 | Mid-level typical range (illustrative): KES 120,000 – 250,000 | Senior/experienced typical range (illustrative): KES 250,000+ | Earnings vary by employer (public/private), location, allowances, commissions, overtime, risk factors, and scarcity of skills
How to become one
Complete a degree in the relevant discipline, undertake internships or graduate programmes and meet any professional registration or licensing requirements.
Career progression
- Entry/Intern → Junior Practitioner → Mid-level → Senior Specialist
- Senior Specialist → Team Lead/Principal → Manager/Head of Unit (where applicable)
- Some pathways include consultancy, research, training, or policy roles
Related occupations
- Other occupations within the same KeSCO major group
- Support roles in the same sector/industry
- Supervisory roles related to this occupation’s work area
- Specialist variants of the same occupation (where they exist)
Occupation titles
2612-22 — Arbitrator, legal
Arbitrator, legal is a professional responsible for facilitating communication in disputes to establish a mutual agreement clarifying the arguments of opposing parties conducting initial meetings for both parties to describe the arbitration process setting up appointments with both parties applying laws, procedures, and industry knowledge to settle disputes analyzing documentation and records interviewing key stakeholders in each case.
2612-23 — Commissioner of assizes
Commissioner of assizes is a professional responsible for a commissioner of assizes is a temporary judicial officer appointed to act as a high court judge for a specific purpose and duration, usually to clear a backlog of cases or handle an increased caseload in a particular circuit or location.
2612-11 — Judge
Judge is a professional responsible for conduct court proceedings and hearings listen to arguments from both sides of a case interpret and apply laws and legal precedents determine guilt or innocence in criminal cases decide on liability and damages in civil cases issue rulings and make decisions on cases instruct jurors on the law and evidence.
2612-15 — Judge Environment and Land Court
Judge Environment and Land Court is a professional responsible for preside over cases filed with the environment and land court in kenya, conduct hearings, receive evidence, interpret and apply relevant laws, and issue judgments or rulings based on the merits of each case conduct legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, case law, and legal principles manage the case docket oversee court proceedings, maintain decorum in the courtroom, and ensure that all parties are treated with dignity and respect prepare written opinions, judgments, and orders.
2612-13 — Judge of Court of Appeal
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2612-12 — Judge of Supreme Court
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2612-16 — Judge, Employment and Labour relations court
Judge, Employment and Labour relations court is a professional responsible for responsible for hearing and deciding disputes between employers and employees interpreting laws and regulations: responsible for conducting trials and hearings in a fair and impartial manner judge must issue rulings and judgments based on the evidence presented and the law responsible for managing the court's proceedings maintain impartiality and avoid any conflicts of interest or biases.
2612-14 — Judge, High Court
Judge, High Court is a professional responsible for read through legal documents to make determinations about pretrial issues, motions and final rulings assist with monitoring jury selection, along with instructing the jury and managing them during a trial listen to arguments from plaintiffs and defendants to determine the facts of a case and come to a ruling ask questions of witnesses and legal counsel to make the right decisions regarding issues that may occur during a trial or hearing determine proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid upon the completion of a case and hand down the ruling in the courtroom to the responsible party monitor court proceedings to ensure all legal procedures are handled according.
2612-17 — Kadhi
Kadhi is a professional responsible for determination of questions of muslim law submit to the jurisdiction of the khadi’s courts.
2612-18 — Magistrate
Magistrate is a professional responsible for responsible for presiding over court proceedings, listening to evidence presented by parties responsible for interpreting and applying kenyan laws responsible for managing court processes conduct legal research to understand complex legal issues and stay updated on changes in the law responsible for ensuring that court proceedings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner responsible for writing court decisions or judgments, explaining the reasoning behind their decisions based on the facts, evidence, and legal principles presented in court.
2612-21 — Other Jurists
Other Jurists is a professional responsible for research legal issues and write opinions on the issues interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held issue arrest warrants write decisions on cases.