Assistant Legal Officer I

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for:

Drafting of legal documents and handling cases involving the University in liaison with University external lawyers.
Advising the University on all legal matters.
Writing reports and memoranda.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Direct Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

Have Bachelors Degree in law from a recognized university.
Have Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must have: –

Bachelors Degree in law from a recognized university.
At least three (3) years experience as a Legal Assistant I] Scale 7/8 Or its equivalent.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:-Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning & Strategy)Moi UniversityP.O. Box 3900-30100ELDORET, KENYASo as to reach him not later than Friday 5th April, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

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