Legal Officer I Job Kakamega County

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Job Group CPSB 08 (1 Post)

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 41,770 x 1,910- 43,680 x 2,000 – 45,680 x 2,100 – 47,780 x 2,170 – 49,950 x 2,550 – 52,500 x 2,650 – 55,150 x 2,750 – 57,900 p.m.

An Officer at this level will report to the Head of Legal Services.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
• Analyzing research data and compiling reports;
• Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments and liaising with the County Attorney;
• Advising on various legal policy issues;
• Coordinating the activities of the County Court including drawing of charge sheets, bonding of witnesses, application for warrants and application for witness summons;
• Developing County legislation including review of drafts bills, research on various pieces of legislation and departmental advisory on the legislative drafting;
• Attending court to represent the County in both civil and criminal litigation;
• Undertaking conveyancing duties;
• Preparing legal opinions and reviewing County legislation;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity and organizing stakeholders consultations; and
• Any lawful other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• Have served in the grade of Legal Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate understanding of National values and principles of governance and Public Service as stipulated in Articles 10, 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 respectively.

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

How to Apply

All applicants should click on the Job Offers option on the County Website and fill the application form.

N/B: No hard copy applications will be received.

All applications should reach this office on or before 29th May 2020 at 5.00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board does not charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are email address [email protected] and phone number 0713852573 ONLY.