Legal Officer at Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)

Job Details

• 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 the Commission.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• A current and valid practicing certificate
• Post graduate diploma in Law
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• Ability to undertake research and provide sound legal opinions
• At least 5 years of post-admission experience
• Knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution will be an added advantage
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Clearance/Compliance Certificates

Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates from:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
• A credit reference bureau
• Higher Education Loans Board