County Legal Counsel II at County Government of Bomet

Duties and Responsibilities

The Officer will be responsible to the Office of the County Attorney and reports directly to the County Solicitor. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Undertaking Research on assigned legal issues;
• Attends court and other tribunals and represents the County Government and its agencies/ institutions in cases where the County Government or agencies/institutions are parties;
• Supporting the County Legal Department and various County Departments in drafting various legislative proposals, policies and regulations;
• Giving legal opinions on matters relating to County Government functions;
• Drafting, vetting and interpreting document and agreement for and on behalf of the County Government and its agencies;
• Dealing with applications for grants of representation including all those which will be annexed, confirmation thereof, issue of citations and related matters; and
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

 Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal studies from Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an advocate in the High Court of Kenya;
• Current Practicing Certificate;
• Fulfilled all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrate understanding of National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as stipulated in Article10 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.