Job Description
JOB GROUP 'S' 1 POST
VACANCY NO. CPSB 29/23 (E)
Terms of Service: Three (3) year Contract
Duties and Responsibilities
Shall be the Principal assistant to the County Attorney in execution of functions of the office;
Shall deputize the office of the Attorney in organizing, coordinating and managing administrative and legal functions of the office.
Responsible for formulating and ensuring implementation of the development of strategies for the county government legal services.
Shall deputize the office of the Attorney in drafting, amending and publication of legislative proposals for the county government.
Represent the County Government in Court, Tribunals, Commission of inquiry and any other legal proceedings which the County is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings and perform any other function conferred on in by law.
Undertaking legal research and sound advisory on legal matters to the County Government.
Performing any other duty as may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and Council for Legal Education.
Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years post Bar- admission.
Has not less than five (5) years administrative experience. Master's Degree in law will be an added advantage.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Has knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards. Proficiency in Computer applications.
Has a valid practicing license.
Has published refereed legal journals.