Job Description
LEGAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP K CPSP 9 -ONE (1) POST ADVERT NO. 40/2021/2022
Salary Scale Ksh: 42,970 x 1,920 – 44,890 x 2,000 – 46,890 x 2, 110- 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59, 120 p.m.
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function; preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments;
ii. Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
iii. Preparing legal opinions and legal briefs;
iv. Drafting leases and contracts;
v. Researching specific legal areas;
vi. Ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements;
vii. Ensuring safe custody of legal documents and records; and
viii. Providing legal risk reviews
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Advocates Training Programme) from the Council of Legal Education ;
iii) Admitted as an advocate of the High court of Kenya;
iv) Current practicing certificate;
v) Proficiency in computer application.
vi) Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.