Senior Program Attorney — Justice System Interventions

About the Role

International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya is seeking a Senior Program Attorney to coordinate legal teams in the Justice System Interventions program. The role focuses on delivering robust outcomes for victims of police abuse of power, ensuring high-quality legal services, and holding police accountable through strategic litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional legal advocacy for IJM clients to hold police accountable for misconduct
• Support and mentor Program Attorneys in delivering quality legal representation
• Build strong partnerships with prosecutors, magistrates, investigators, judges, and civil society partners
• Coordinate development and implementation of legal strategies for system reform goals
• Defend abuse victims in court proceedings across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage case referrals and legal strategy with the senior management team
• Identify emerging legal system needs and advocate for structural changes in Kenya's justice system
• Provide input on program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

• Lead legal advocacy for victims of police abuse
• Mentor and supervise program attorneys
• Build partnerships with justice system stakeholders
• Develop legal strategies for system reform
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Manage case referrals and strategy
• Identify emerging justice system needs
• Support program design and evaluation

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Minimum 8 years post-admission legal professional experience, preferably in criminal, constitutional, and human rights law
• At least 2 years in a coordination or supervisory role over a legal team
• In-depth understanding of Kenya's Constitution and core constitutional principles
• Master's degree in Law or related field is an added advantage
• Advanced computer proficiency (MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Must have legal right to work in Kenya