Legal Officer (Legal Clerk Assistant) at Nyeri County

The County Government of Nyeri wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following position:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supporting the County Attorney in discharge of duties as assigned in respective technical unit
2. Supporting and maintaining accurate filling and recording system and track file movement for efficient record management and record keeping
3. Drafting contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the county government and its
4. collaborators.
5. Articulating county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions.
6. Initiating and undertaking research on complex and emerging issues
7. Preparing legal opinions and briefs on behalf of the County government
8. Researching different information to make sure the County government is acting in accordance with all applicable laws and offers recommendations on the same
9. Drawing up and submitting service legal agreements, contracts, agreements and other legal documents in which the County government is a party
10. Presenting information on a written or oral platform that all counsels and staff can understand
11. Attending all monthly departmental and county meetings to ensure efficiency of the County functions.
12. Supporting the designated county departments and agencies on legal matters
13. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution in Kenya.
• Kenya School of Law Post Graduate Diploma
• At least 1 year post admission experience
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Valid Practicing Certificate.

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Terms of Employment: Three (3) Years Contract