Jun 13, Kenya Forest Service Legal Officer Jobs

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Kenya Forest Service Legal Officer Jobs

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

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Forest Service Legal Officer Jobs

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