Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities.
Reporting to the County Secretary, the County Attorney will be responsible for:
• Overall review formulation and implementation of legal policies in the mandate of the county;
• Advising the County Executive on all legal and constitutional issues including contracts and legislative matters;
• Drafting bills and reviewing legal documents /instruments;
• Liaising with National Government and other Government Agencies on legal issues; and
• Perform any other function conferred on the office by an Act of the County Assembly, Senate or by the Governor or as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties of and in exercise of the powers of the County Attorney.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:
• Served for at least ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be at a senior management level in the public sector or corporate sector or a reputable law firm:
• A Bachelor of Laws degree LLB from a recognized university.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Services from the Council of Legal Education and be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Holder of a current practicing certificate;
• Demonstrated managerial administrative and professional competence;
• Satisfy requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills,
• Clearance certificate from the Law Society of Kenya and Advocate Complaints Commission.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
• A Master’s Degree and or other relevant post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should apply online using the link http://apply.muranga.go.ke/  on or before close of business on 11TH January 2023
Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply.
• Any Form of Canvassing Shall Lead to Automatic Disqualification.
• Women, Minorities and Persons Living with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
• Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Required to Produce Their Original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, Clearance And Other Relevant Documents In Support Of Their Applications.

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