Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Officer

Overview
Job Level: GRADE 6
Job Ref. VQ/LO/12
Salary Scale: Ksh 71,860 – 93,850
Positions: 1

Job Descriptions
• Implementing policies and strategies on public interest litigation on behalf of the Council;
• Undertaking legal research and preparation of sound legal briefs and opinions to the Council;
• Conducting public interest litigation on behalf of citizens;
• Defending the Council against any form of action or litigation arising from the exercise of its public interest litigation over nomadic matters;
• Seeking the opinion of the Attorney General in matters of mutual interest;
• Conducting litigation and holding amicus curie briefs in appropriate cases on behalf of the Council;
• Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Council in accordance with the law;
• Advising the Council on appropriate legal action in cases of breach of obligations;
• Ensuring compliance by the Council of its legal mandate;
• Undertaking public awareness creation on the protection of the nomadic communities through public interest litigation;
• Taking minutes during Council’s meetings;
• Preparing case briefs to the Council members for matters coming up for hearing or mention or determination on behalf of organization before any court of law or tribunal; and
• Preparing monthly reports on the activities of the Unit for consideration by the Council.

Person Descriptions
• Must have a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have served in the grade of a Legal Officer for a minimum period of three
• (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in a Public Service or any other reputable organization;
• Have a current Law Practicing Certificate; and
• Have a Proficiency in computer applications

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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