County Solicitor at Embu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shall be the Principal assistant to the County Attorney in execution of functions of the office;
• Shall deputize the office of the Attorney in organizing, coordinating and managing administrative and legal functions of the office.
• Responsible for formulating and ensuring implementation of the development of strategies for the county government legal services.
• Shall deputize the office of the Attorney in drafting, amending and publication of legislative proposals for the county government.
• Represent the County Government in Court, Tribunals, Commission of inquiry and any other legal proceedings which the County is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings and perform any other function conferred on in by law.
• Undertaking legal research and sound advisory on legal matters to the County Government.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University and a Postgraduate
• Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and Council for Legal Education.
• Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years post Bar- admission.
• Has not less than five (5) years administrative experience.
• Master's Degree in law will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Has Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Has a valid practicing license.
• Has published refereed legal journals.