Kakamega County Legal Officers Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

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:-

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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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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
 

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 Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega

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.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board