Director Civil Litigation and ADR at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

A person shall be qualified to be appointed as Director Civil Litigation and ADR if the person;

• Has served satisfactorily as an advocate of High Court for at least five (5) years.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Post-graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Government.
• Have significant, wide- ranging litigation expertise, including a background in employment, land and Planning matters and public procurement.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional competence in work performance and results.
• Must demonstrate leadership skill and ability to work under pressure. 

Job Description

Job Objective

• The primary objective of the office of the Director shall be to oversee the effective implementation of the functions of the directorate and augment the capacity of the office of the County Attorney in carrying out the mandate under the office of County Attorney Act 2020.
• The Director will ensure that the County Government is supported in all litigation and alternative dispute matters filed by and against the County.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the County Attorney the Director Civil Litigation will be responsible for:

• Conducting all Civil and Constitutional cases instituted by and against County Executive departments and/or entities.
• Vetting and reviewing all documents concerning cases filed or to be filed in Court or tribunals for or against the County.
• Preparing Counter Affidavits and/or affidavits in Civil Proceedings by or against the County or in proceedings where the County Government has interest.
• Preparing and instituting matters in court on behalf of the County.
• Supervising the conduct of Civil Matters handled by external Counsel on behalf of the County Government.
• Facilitating speedy settlement of Civil Claims.
• Conducting or supervising arbitration proceedings and other forms of Alternative Dispute resolutions on behalf of the County Government in arbitral bodies.