Legal Officer - 3 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function; preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments; handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries; preparing legal opinions and legal briefs; drafting leases and contracts; undertaking research on specific legal areas; ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements; ensuring safe custody of legal documents and records; and providing legal risk reviews.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Advocates Training Programme) from the Council of Legal Education;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current Advocates Practicing Certificate; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.