Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
i. Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;
ii. Conduct all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Government;
iii. Advise the County Government on all matters relating to the Human Resource matters, Constitution, National Legislations, County Legislations, international law and human rights;
iv. Liaison between the County Government and other Government agencies on legal matters;
v. Shall represent County Government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the County Government is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
vi. Shall advise County Government on legislative and other legal matters;
vii. Shall negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents for and on behalf of the county Government;
viii. Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
i. Bachelors Degree in law (L.L.B) from a recognized Institution;
ii. Postgraduate Diploma in legal studies from the council of Legal Education;
iii. Served in the grade of senior legal officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iv. Senior Management Course lasting not less than (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;and
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.
Terms of Service:Three (3) Year Contract.