Principal Counsel
JOB
GROUP “P”
No
Of Positions: 3
Salary
Range: KES (87360-121430)
House
Allowance: KES 45000
Commuter
Allowance: KES 12000
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in law.
- Postgraduate
diploma in law from the Kenya School of law.
- Must
have at least five (5) years of experience as an advocate.
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
- Good
medication and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of
excellent legal advice.
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Must
have good communication and presentations skills.
Responsibilities
- Representing
the county in courts of law and litigation managements.
- Appearing
in court as required ad instructing counsel when they are briefed to
advise and appear.
- Ensure
that each file has a legal detailing the facts, merits and strategy of the
case.
- Ensure
adequacy of information on all litigation files; all litigation files
should be clearly marked indicating the court, the court file number and
all pleadings should be securely filed.
- Manage
alternative dispute resolutions like mediation, arbitration and/or
conciliation of all matters.
- Prepare
witnesses and material for the court.
- Review
and approve pleadings.
- Prepare
case briefs and court updates for County Attorney, timely court filings
submitted; including preparation and filing all court documents
How
to Apply
