Legal Officer II at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

Job Description

INDENT FOR LEGAL OFFICER II

REPORTING TO: SENIOR MANAGER LEGAL AND ADVISORY

DIRECTORATE: LEGAL & ADVISORY

UNIT/DEPARTMENT: LEGAL

JOB GRADE: CAJ 7

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend to clients on matters relating to Commission’s mandate and offering legal advice thereon;
• Represent the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs;
• Assist the commission in conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate;
• Conduct legal research on matters relating to administrative justice and other legal matters;
• Promote and facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes through mediation and reconciliation;
• Prepare periodic reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken by the Commission;
• Prepare Legal and Advisory opinions;
• Provide recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes.
• Any other duty assigned by Commission.

COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized University
• A current and valid practicing certificate
• Ability to undertake research and provide sound legal opinions
• At least 3 years’ of post admission experience
• Knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution will be an added advantage
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.