Legal Officer I- Litigation Job Makueni County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
• Collecting and collating research data on relevant legal issues;
• Interviewing clients for proper advice;
• Liaising with the departments and advising on various legal issues;
• Representation of the county Government and its agencies in Court;
• Interpretation of court orders and advising relevant County departments on their implications;
• Preparation of Advisories and legal opinions to the pouty waa SS peeneles. and
• county: co-operations on compliance-with Laws; ~~) ~~
• Assist in giving timely update to the office on progress of cases before courts and Hibunalet
• Coordinate, record, verify and oversee execution of pleadings and witness statements;
• Preparation of litigation status reports and update of litigation master diary; and
• Undertake any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment too this grade a candidate must have: –
• Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Postgraduate Diploma in law from the Council of Legal Education:
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with proof of active practice as such for a period of not less than three years from the date of Admission;
• Possession of a current Practicing Certificate as an Advocate;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must demonstrate a track record of appearance and representation of clients before
• Superior Courts of law; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership an integrity.

How To Apply

Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, birth certificate and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the ENVELOPE should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI

Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before close of
business on Friday 25th October, 2024.

NOTE:

• The Job Application Form (revised 2022) can be downloaded from the pee Public Service Board website; www.makuenipsb.¢o.ke
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, birth certificate, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials at the interview;
• Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and equation certificate from the relevant body in Kenya;
• Canvassing for appointment to any of the position wili lead to automatic disqualification.
• Please note that it is a criminal offence to present fake certificates;
• The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
• Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied;
• The Board does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification.