County Solicitor Principal Legal Officer – 2 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities:

Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office.
Shall be the Principal assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of functions of the office.
Conduct or assign and supervise all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Attorney.
In consultation with County Public Service Board, be responsible for the supervision of the County Counsel and other members of staff of the Office.
In the performance of the functions and exercise of the power under the office of the County Attorney, the County Solicitor will be responsible for formulating and ensuring the implementation of the development of strategies for County Government legal services.
Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government.
Ensure amendments where necessary of County laws.
Represent the County Government in Court, Tribunals, Commission of inquiry, and any other legal proceedings in which the County is a party or has an interest, other than criminal proceedings, and perform any other function conferred on it by law.
Perform the duties of the Accounting Officer in the office of the County Attorney.
Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney.

Requirements and competencies for an appointment:

Be a Kenyan Citizen.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with not less than five (5) years of post-administrative experience.
Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
A master’s in law will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of records of relevant laws and professional standards.
Undertaking legal research and providing sound advisory briefs on legal matters to the County Government.

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NOTE:Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should indicate the position(s) applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Homa Bay County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 95 – 40300,
HOMA-BAY.Homa Bay County is an equal-opportunity employer and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before 22nd February 2023 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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