Kisii County Government Legal Counsel Job

VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/18/2024
Requirements for Appointment

• A Kenyan citizen;
• Holder of Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
• Hold Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• Master’s degree in law or any other social science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for at least three (3) years and having a current practicing certificate;
• Must be a member of the Law society of Kenya (LSK);
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Experience in legislative drafting from a reputable institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Possess legal research skills.

The duties and responsibilities include: –
Key duties to be performed include:

• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive
• Formulate and review of county laws in consultation with the relevant body;
• Prepare legal opinion to County Executive on legislative and other legal matters;
• Prepare cabinet memoranda;
• Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government
• Initiating and undertaking research on emerging legal issues and preparing Legal opinions and briefs;
• Shall, on the instructions of the county attorney, represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
• Perform any other duties that may be delegated by the County Attorney.
   

How To Apply

PLEASE NOTE: Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please be informed that Kisii County Public Service Board (CPSB) DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services.

The copies of National ID Card and Academic Certificates MUST be certified by a commissioner for Oaths.

Clearance documents for purposes of compliance with the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 will be required for those shortlisted and MUST Submit Copies of the following clearances during the interview:

• Tax compliance certificate;
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Compliance certificate;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) self-declaration form;
• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) certificate
• Women and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for; department, whilst enclosed together with a copy of National ID, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, so as to reach on or before
12th March, 2024 at 5.00p.m and addressed to:

The Ag. -Secretary
Kisii County Public Service Board
P.O Box 1848-40200, KISII

Delivery application can be dropped at the Kisii County Public Service Board offices situated along the Kisii –Kilgoris road, near the Kisii Cathedral road junction