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Kiambu County Legal Counsels and Legal Clerk Jobs in Kenya

Kiambu County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions in the County Attorney's Office
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Principal Legal Counsel I (Litigation)Advising on civil and criminal litigation;Attending court for litigation on civil and criminal matters;Coordinating and facilitating research on legal issues;Analyzing research data and compiling reportsEnsuring compliance with national, regional and international legal documents/instrumentsDeveloping proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;A Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized universityPost graduate Diploma from Kenya School of LawCertificate of Admission to the roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya• A Current Year Practicing CertificateHave at least 4 years professional experience in a busy public or private organization.Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceduresGood command of computer skills and ability to conduct legal researchHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsHave the ability to work in a team and with no supervisionDemonstrate excellent organizational skills and have ability to handle pressurePossess a result oriented approach to matersDemonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performanceSatisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution2. Legal Counsel I (Litigation)Advising on civil and criminal litigation;Attending court for litigation on civil and criminal matters;Coordinating and facilitating research on legal issues;Analyzing research data and compiling reportsEnsuring compliance with national, regional and international legal documents/instrumentsDeveloping proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;A Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized universityPost graduate Diploma from Kenya School of LawCertificate of Admission to the roll of Advocates of the High Court of KenyaA Current Year Practicing CertificateHave at least 2 years professional experience in a busy public or private organization.Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceduresGood command of computer skills and ability to conduct legal researchBe computer literate, hardworking, innovative, good negotiation skills, proactive, self motivated and aggressiveHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsHave the ability to work in a team and with no supervisionDemonstrate excellent organizational skills and have ability to handle pressurePossess a result oriented approach to matersDemonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performanceSatisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution3. Principal Legal Counsel I - Legislative Drafting, Conveyance & Contract NegotiationAdvising on legal policy issues, drafting bills and other legal documents;Preparing preliminary legal documents;Reviewing legal documents/instruments;Preparing contract documents and initiating contract negotiations;Preparing legal opinions and undertaking law reviews;Ensuring compliance with national, regional and international legal documents/instrumentsEnsuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;Preparing conveyance documents; andAdvising on property rights.A Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized universityPost graduate Diploma from Kenya School of LawCertificate of Admission to the roll of Advocates of the High Court of KenyaA Current Year Practicing CertificateHave at least 4 years professional experience in a busy public or private organization.At least 3 years’ experience in legislative drafting.Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceduresGood command of computer skills and ability to conduct legal researchBe computer literate, hardworking, innovative, good negotiation skills, proactive, self motivated and aggressiveHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsHave the ability to work in a team and with no supervisionDemonstrate excellent organizational skills and have ability to handle pressurePossess a result oriented approach to matersDemonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performanceSatisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution4. Legal Counsel I - Legislative Drafting, Conveyance & Contract NegotiationAdvising on legal policy issues, drafting bills and other legal documents;Preparing preliminary legal documents;Reviewing legal documents/instruments;Preparing contract documents and initiating contract negotiations;Preparing legal opinions and undertaking law reviews;Ensuring compliance with national, regional and international legal documents/instrumentsEnsuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;Preparing conveyance documents; andAdvising on property rights.A Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized universityPost graduate Diploma from Kenya School of LawCertificate of Admission to the roll of Advocates of the High Court of KenyaA Current Year Practicing CertificateHave at least 2 years professional experience in a busy public or private organization.Knowledge of civil and criminal court proceduresGood command of computer skills and ability to conduct legal researchBe computer literate, hardworking, innovative, good negotiation skills, proactive, self motivated and aggressiveHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsHave the ability to work in a team and with no supervisionDemonstrate excellent organizational skills and have ability to handle pressurePossess a result oriented approach to matersDemonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performanceSatisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the ConstitutionTaking hearing dates in litigation mattersFacilitating service of legal documentsCollecting, circulating and filing of published bills and subsidiary legislationOrganizing the legal department registryDrafting legal documents under the supervision of the Legal CounselProviding any other clerical services that may be required in the County officesDiploma in Law from an institution recognized in KenyaProficiency in the use of basic computer applicationsPossession of a current Process Server's CertificateTwo years experience in a busy law firm and/or Court processAll applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and any other supporting documents. The positions applied for should be indicated on the envelope and submitted to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 2362-00900
Kiambu
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in specific boxes provided for each designation on the ground floor at the Thika Sub County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applicants should seek clearance fromCredit Reference BureauKenya Revenue AuthorityHigher Education Loans BoardEthics and Anti-corruption CommissionCriminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)LSK Clearance Certificateand attach copies or evidence thereof to their applications.
Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before 30th December, 2014. 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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