Senior Legal Officer at Isiolo County Government

Requirements for Appointment 

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• A post graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Experience in legislative drafting from a reputable institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Possess legal research skills;

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinating and facilitating research on legal issue to inform the advice provided by the legal department
• Co–ordinating and organizing appointments and meetings including meeting rooms.
• Coordinating and facilitating research on legal issue to inform the advice provided by the 
• legal department.
• Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function.
• Assisting in implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function
• Assisting in keeping and managing documentations on approved projects for the County Government to track and monitor progress of the said projects and prepare reports
• Assisting in complex litigation on behalf of the County Government
• Diligently executing the functions and exercise the authority provided for in the County Attorney’s Act
• Supporting the County Attorney in discharge of duties as assigned in respective technical unit
• Attending court and/or monitoring external counsel case management
• Maintaining accurate filling and recording system and track file movement for efficient record management and record keeping
• Generating office reports
• Supporting the designated county departments and agencies on legal matters
• Drafting contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the county government and its collaborators.
• Drafting legislative proposals
• Articulating county attorney’s position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions.
• Initiating and undertaking research on complex and emerging issues
• Preparing legal opinions and briefs on behalf of the County government
• Attending all monthly departmental and county meetings to ensure efficiency of the County functions
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the County Attorney