County Attorney at County Government of Nyeri

Duties for the County Attorney Job

• Shall be responsible for the drafting and publication of legislative proposals for the County Government and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
• Shall be responsible for negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international treaties for and of behalf of the County Government and its agencies.
• Shall represent the County Government in court in all legal proceedings arising from County legislation or any other legislation to which the
• County Government is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings.
• Shall handle public interest litigation and represent any member of the public in matters that the Governor or the County Attorney deems to be
  public interest.
• Shall in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions, prosecute offences resulting from the County legislations in any court (other than
  court martials).
• Shall be responsible for advising the County Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid.
• Shall be the link between the County Government, other County governments and the National Government on legal matters and shall do so in liaison with office of the Council of Governors and the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya.
• Shall in conjunction with Commission of Administrative Justice be the Ombudsman and shall in that regard receive public complaints and may appoint such other person to represent him or to receive public complain on his behalf.
• Shall undertake legal audits to ensure that all County and National legislations that are applicable in the County are complied with or enforced.
• Shall be in charge of the County government printer and shall be responsible for publication of County Gazette, Bills and Acts of County Assembly.
• Shall be the custodian of County Public Seal, contracts and other legal instruments of the County.
• Shall perform any other functions conferred on the office by an Act of County Assembly, National Legislation or by the Governor.

County Attorney Job Requirements

• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree in Law from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent
• Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law.
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Have a valid practicing license
• Have at least five(5) years of relevant professional experience
• Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 120,270-180,660 p.m
• House allowance: Kshs.52, 000 p.m
• Transport Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m
• Medical Cover: Provided for self, spouse and dependent children up to 21years of age.
• Service Gratuity: 31% of basic salary on completion of the contract.
• Leave: 30 days annual leave with leave allowance.