Legal Officer II - 2 Posts at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Job Description

LEGAL OFFICER II - REF KFS/LO/II/2024 - KFS GRADE 8 - (2) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements :

• Degree in law, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Advocate of the High court of Kenya
• Member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
• Proficiency in Computer application
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Personal attributes/skills

• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to the Service to ensure implementation of best legal approach
• Drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents
• Preparing the department's budget and expenditure
• Prepare quarterly legal reports
• Undertake legal research to ensure that the Service is acting in accordance with applicable law.
• Attend court proceedings
• Preparing Board resolutions, action plans, Board reports and Board minutes
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases files against the Service to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time
• Working with external lawyers to initiate Law suits, formulate defense, gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Service
• Representing the Service in litigation matters
• Responsible for the Legal Assistants in a given section. 
• In charge legal registry
• Oversee verification compiled records for accuracy;
• Process legal transactions;
• Ensure maintenance of efficient filing system; and keep legal records safe.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching