Sr. Strategic Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and handle strategic litigation cases before all levels of courts and quasi-judicial bodies in matters aligned with IJM’s objectives.
• Pursue strategies to obtain reparations on behalf of IJM clients.
• Generate content for use in media and advocacy aligned with legal priorities.
• Provide guidance on collaborative litigation goals and strategy.
• Regularly brief stakeholders to build support for IJM’s strategic litigation work.
• Strengthen and expand networks that advance IJM’s strategic litigation objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with criminal justice system actors, universities, and student associations for research collaboration and case referrals.
• Support the development of strategic litigation alliances with civil society, bar associations, constitutional commissions, and state agencies in the police accountability space.
• Assess and recommend cases based on strategic relevance and impact.
• Draft high-quality legal pleadings and manage litigation processes.
• Provide legal and strategic support to the Senior Manager, Justice System Interventions (SM – JSI)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law and a current practicing certificate.
• Master’s degree in law or a related field are an added advantage.
• Minimum of Eight (8) years of post-admission legal experience, preferably in a similar work environment, with a strong background in constitutional, criminal, and human rights law.
• In-depth understanding of Kenya’s Constitution and core constitutional principles.
• Experience in legal writing and public speaking on constitutional matters, police accountability, human rights, and the rule of law is an added advantage