Legal Officer I at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  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;
•  Providing legal risk reviews.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) 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) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);
•  Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
•  Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
•  Certificate in computer application skills.