SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER JOB GROUP (M) (1 POST)
TERMS: Contract 5 Years
Requirements for
Appointment
- Be
a citizen of Kenya;
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Law degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
- A
post graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
- Experience
in legislative drafting from a reputable institution;
- Proficiency
in computer applications; and
- Possess
legal research skills;
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating
and facilitating research on legal issue to inform the advice provided by
the legal department
- Co–ordinating
and organizing appointments and meetings including meeting rooms.
- Coordinating
and facilitating research on legal issue to inform the advice provided by
the legal department.
- Ensuring
implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in
respect of the legal function.
- Assisting
in implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in
respect of the legal function
- Assisting
in keeping and managing documentations on approved projects for the County
Government to track and monitor progress of the said projects and prepare
reports
- Assisting
in complex litigation on behalf of the County Government
- Diligently
executing the functions and exercise the authority provided for in the
County Attorney’s Act
- Supporting
the County Attorney in discharge of duties as assigned in respective
technical unit
- Attending
court and/or monitoring external counsel case management
- Maintaining
accurate filling and recording system and track file movement for
efficient record management and record keeping
- Generating
office reports
- Supporting
the designated county departments and agencies on legal matters
- Drafting
contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the
county government and its collaborators.
- Drafting
legislative proposals
- Articulating
county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and
conventions.
- Initiating
and undertaking research on complex and emerging issues
- Preparing
legal opinions and briefs on behalf of the County government
- Attending
all monthly departmental and county meetings to ensure efficiency of the
County functions
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned by the County Attorney
How to Apply
Applicants must furnish
the Board with their applications copies of the following documents.
- Copy
of the national identify card.
- Certified
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Detailed
Curriculum Vitae.
- Registration
and Clearance from relevant regulatory Professional bodies.
- Fulfill
the requirement of chapter (6) six of the constitution of Kenya
Applications clearly
marked should reach the undersigned by close of the business on or before 19TH January, 2023.
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE
BOARD,
- O.
Box 224 – 60300.
ISIOLO
OR
Hand delivered to the County Public Service Board Offices
along Isiolo Law courts road opposite Al Ansar playground