Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 03, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Legal Officer II
Reporting To: Director Complaints, Investigations And Legal Services Through The Assistant Director Complaints & Legal Services
Duty Station Garissa
Department: Complaints, Investigations And Legal Services Division: Complaints & Legal Services
Grade: CAJ 7
Terms of Employment: Permanent And Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities
• Receiving and registering complaints related to the Commission’s mandate
• Implement strategies and guidelines on complaints handling;
• Attend to clients on matters relating to Commission’s mandate and offer legal advice thereon;
• Represent the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs;
• Participate in formal hearings, inquiries and investigations on complaints falling within its mandate;
• Conduct legal research on matters relating to administrative justice and other legal matters;
• Promote and facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes through mediation and reconciliation;
• Prepare periodic reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken by the Commission;
• Prepare Legal briefs and Advisory opinions;
• Provide recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes;
• Any other duty assigned by the Commission.

COMPETENCIES
For appointment to this position, a candidate must;
• Have atleast 3 years of post-admission experience
• Have a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Have a current and valid practicing certificate
• Have a Post graduate diploma in Law
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• Have ability to undertake research and provide sound legal opinions
• Have knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution will be an added advantage
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Applicants will be required to attach copies of clearance and/or compliance certificates from:
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
• A credit reference bureau
• Higher Education Loans Board
The Closing date is on 23rd August 2021 at 4.30pm
The Applications should be hand delivered or sent via post to the address below:-
The Commission Secretary Commission On Administrative Justice
2nd Floor, Westend Towers – Waiyaki Way
P O Box 20414 City Square 00200
Nairobi

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