Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
County Attorney

Requirements for appointment:-
• Be a holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized university;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law and be
• admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate;
• Master’s degree from a reputable University will be an added advantage;
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five (5) years’ good standing;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in
• Chapter six of Constitution of Kenya;

Duties and responsibilities:-
• Lead legal adviser to the County Executive Committee and attend the meetings of the County Executive Committee as an ex officio member of the executive Committee;
• Represent the County Executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the
• County Executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings
• Manage the litigation and dispute resolution function of the County;
• Advise the office of Governor, County Executive Committee Members and all
• departments in the county executive and agencies on legislative and other legal matters;
• Carry out legal research on matters that affect the County Government and promote the compliance with the law by the County Executive;
• Ensure safe custody of all County laws and legal documents, agreements, Memoranda of
• understanding, county seal, title deed, Logbook and other relevant documents.
• Prosecute offences resulting from the County legislations in County Courts;
• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements, treaties and other legal
• instruments for and on behalf of the County Executive and its agencies;
• Coordinate the revision of county laws, policies, publication and Gazette of all Policies,
• Regulations and Acts of the County Assembly;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested applicants should submit their applications FORM online through the LINK BELOW by close of business on Monday, 26th May, 2022. Only duly filled application forms will be considered for shortlisting. Detailed job descriptions and requirements are found in the above link.
Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board does not solicit for payments or recruit staff through agents/agencies. Any person purporting to undertake the recruitment exercise for a fee and/or on behalf of the County Public Service Board is a fraudster.
County Government of Uasin Gishu is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 1175- 30100
ELDORET
Interested and qualified? Go to Uasin Gishu County on jobs.uasingishu.go.ke to apply

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