County Solicitor at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/29/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shall be the Principal assistant to the County Attorney in execution of functions of the office;
• Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;
• Conduct or assign and supervise all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Attorney;
• In consultation with County Public Service Board, be responsible for the supervision of the County Counsel and other members of staff of the Office;
• In the performance of the functions and exercise of the power under the office of the County Attorney, the County Solicitor will be responsible for formulating and ensuring implementation of the development of strategies for County Government legal services;
• Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government;
• Ensure amendments where necessary of County laws;
• 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.
• Perform the duties of the Accounting Officer in the office of the County Attorney.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney;
• Undertaking legal research and provide sound advisory briefs on legal matters to the County Government
• Ensuring Compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity

Requirements for Appointments

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Has at least five years' experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University;
• Master’s Degree in law will be an added advantage
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years post administrative experience
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Published refereed legal journals