Legal Officer Job Duties
Shall assist in drafting and publication of legislative proposals forBthe County Government and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
Shall assist in negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international treaties for and of behalf of the County Government and its agencies.
Shall assist in representing the County Government in court in all legal proceedings arising from County legislation or any other legislation to which the County Government is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings.
Shall assist in handling public interest litigation and represent any member of the public in matters that the Governor or the County Attorney deems to be public interest.
Shall assist in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions, prosecute offences resulting from the County legislations in any court (other than court martials).
Shall be assist in advising the County Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid.
Shall perform any other functions as delegated by County Attorney.
Requirements for the Legal Officer Job
Be a citizen of Kenya
Holds a degree in Law from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent
Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law.
Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Have a valid practicing license.
Has at least three(3) years of relevant professional experience
Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Remuneration and Benefits
Basic Salary: Kshs 77,527-103,894 p.m
House allowance: Kshs. 21,000p.m
Transport Allowance: Kshs. 12,000p.m
Medical Cover: Provided for self, spouse and dependent children up to 21years of age.
Leave: 30 days annual leave with leave allowance
Any other allowances as approved by Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC)
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