County Solicitor/Deputy Chief Legal Officer At Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

Details of the offer

The County Solicitor shall be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the Office of the County Attorney as prescribed in the Act and any other written law.

Duties and Responsibilities

The County Solicitor shall be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the County Attorney.
Further duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - identifying issues and areas for policy formulation and reform; undertaking research on legal issues; reviewing legal documents/instructions; opinions and briefs; preparing periodic/ county reports and ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments; coordination stakeholder consultations; undertaking law review; ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and advising Departments/Agencies on legal policy issues.
In addition, the Solicitor will be responsible for the implementation and realization of the strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function; coordinating and implementing work plans for the Section/Unit, preparing and implementing performance appraisal systems, preparing Section/Units budgets; managing resources; overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development; and liaising with the administrator of the Scheme and the State Law Office.

Requirements for Appointment

A persons is qualified for appointment to the office of the County Solicitor if the person;
Has at least 5 years' experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized University;
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education
Master's degree in Law or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized University will be added advantage;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


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