Public Service Commission Principal Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
For Appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
Served for a minimum period of at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior State Counsel, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service, the private sector or a law firm;
A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law;
Been an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Possess a current valid practicing certificate;
Experience in handling litigation in court;
Good communication and analytical skills;
Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Handle litigation on behalf of the Commission;
Preparing preliminary legal instruments in relation to legal proceedings on behalf of the commission in relation to cases that have been lodged against the commission;
Drawing pleadings and responses for filing in court on behalf of the Commission;
Preparing of the Commission witnesses in court proceedings;
Drafting of legal opinions in line with the provisions of the constitution and legislations;
Handling routine correspondence on legal matters;
Preparation and drafting of briefs on appeals from county government public service, state corporations and public universities and other cases that impact the commission and ensure compliance with the constitution;
Conducting preliminary research on matters, policies and legislations that impact on the commission’s mandate to ensure compliance with the constitution as per the mandate of the commission;
Providing input in the development of policies and preparation of legislations to enable the Commission to effectively discharge its functions; and
Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance and human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity as the Commission undertakes its mandate.
How to Apply
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