County Legal Jobs in Kenya (2 Posts)

Legal Job Openings at the County Government of Kakamega

County Public Service Board

Vacancies: Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following
vacant positions:-Re-Advertisement

Legal Affairs Unit
County Legal Officer II
Job Group ‘K’

(2 Posts)

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of The Senior Legal Officer and The Principal Legal Officer.

Legal Job Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;

Collecting and collating research data;

Interviewing customers for proper referrals;

Records management of County commercial, contractual and other legal instruments;

Drafting of conveyancing documents;

Vetting and verification of documents before execution by authorized representatives of the County;

Liaising with the Ministry of Lands particularly the District Land registrar for registration of executed Leases and other legal instruments;

Court attendance on Civil and criminal cases involving the County; and
Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal Legal Officer.
County Jobs Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;

Proficiency in computer applications;

A member of the Law Society of Kenya with a current (2014) practicing Certificate;

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and

Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Government and Public Service.

Note:
applicants for the positions of Job Group ‘J’ and above are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of chapter six:

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Criminal Investigation Department

Credit Reference Bureau

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

How to Apply for Kakamega County Jobs

All 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 documents.

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to:

Secretary/CEO

County Public Service BoardP.O. Box 458-50100Kakamega

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.

All applications should reach this office on or before 3rd March 2015.

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