Job Description

County Solicitor Job, Legal Kenyan Jobs 2022, 

The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions in the County.

COUNTY SOLICITOR– JOB GROUP CPSB 02 (1 POST)

Job Ref: KCPSB/C/S/05/09/11/22

Terms of Service: Contract

Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Duties and Responsibilities

The County Solicitor shall be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the County Attorney who is the head of the county legal department and will be responsible for advising departments  and  agencies  of  the County Government on legislative and other legal  related  matters. Specifically,  the County Solicitor will be required to undertake the following: –

• Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;


• Conduct or assign and supervise all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Attorney;


• Advise the County Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, National Legislations, County Legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid


• Liaison between the County Government, other county governments and the National Government on legal


• Custodian of County Public Seal, contracts and other legal instruments of the county


• Shall, on the instructions of the county government, represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings;


• Shall advise departments in the county executive on legislative and other legal matters;


• Shall negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive and its agencies;


• Shall be responsible for the revision of county laws;


• May liaise with the office of the attorney-general when need arises; and


• Shall perform any other function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the powers of the county


• 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 implementation of the development of strategies for County  Government legal services;


• Ensure amendments where necessary of County laws;


• 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


• Perform the duties of the Accounting Officer in the office of the County


• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney;

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;


• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University;


• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years post- administrative experience with a current practicing


• A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies recognized by the Council of Legal


• Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya


• A master’s Degree in law will be an added


• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional


• Undertaking legal research and provide sound advisory briefs on legal matters to the County Government

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,


• Academic and Professional certificates,


• Testimonials,


• National Identity Card or Passport and


• Any other supporting

The applications should indicate the positions applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary

County Public Service Board P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).

Applicants should seek clearance from and attach copies or evidence of the CURRENT (valid in 2022) documents listed below: –

• Kenya Revenue Authority


• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission


• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)


• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before Friday, 25th November 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

NOTE

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website:

www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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