Nyandarua County Attorney Office Legal Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Nyandarua
 

County Public Service Board
 

Positions in the Office of County Attorney
 

Director Legal Affairs 

(1 Post) 

Job Group R
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide legal services to the County Government;
• To advise the County Government departments on legal issues and policies;
• To provide advice on legislation drafting and formulation of legal policies for county departments;
• Provide technical legal support to county departments and coordinate litigations and suits management;
• Advising on legal and regular statutory interpretations on governance;
• Advising and coordinating matters of legal undertakings on conveyance; contracts, commerce, environmental law litigations etc;
• To coordinate legal drafting and formulation of Bills necessary for enactment by the County Assembly;and
• Any other duties assigned by the Chief Officer in charge of Legal and Public Services.

Requirement for Appointment:

• Be a holder of a first degree in law from recognized University in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree may be an added advantage;
• Be an admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and hold a valid legal Practicing License; and
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in the Public Service, Corporate sector or a competitive Legal Firm.

Legal Administrative Secretary 

(2 Posts) 

Job Group J

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To oversee the administrative and routine running of various offices in the Legal and Public Service Department;
• Prepare legal documents including Pleadings, Bills, Legislations, and Motions;
• Overseeing filing of legal documents, deadlines and updates;
• Coordinate liaisons and communication internally and externally;
• Communicating with external lawyers and other entities of Legal Administrative matters; and
• Any other duty assigned by the Chief Officer –Legal & Public Services.

Requirement for Appointment:

• Be a holder of a diploma in administrative or secretarial training or a related field or a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya holder;
• A first degree in related field will be an added advantage;
• Have 3 years’ experience in some administrative work;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Creative and innovative in carrying out work.

Legal Clerks 

(2 Posts)

Job Group H
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To oversee drafting and filing of pleadings and legal documents;
• To coordinate filing and service of legal documents;
• Regular errands to public registries, courts and other relevant areas as directed.

Requirement for Appointment:

• Have a diploma in legal field or related field;
• Have at least 2 years working experience in related field;
• Be computer literate;
• Has the drive to work diligently with minimum supervision.

Legal Research Assistants 

(2 Posts) 

Job Group K

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To undertake research and formulate legal policy in areas of Agriculture, Health, Environment and Natural Resources, Green Energy, Water, Trade, Cooperatives, Finance and Economic Planning, Education, Social Issues, Laws, Cooperatives, Governance, Land law,
• To assist in development of legal policies;
• To compile reports and formulate legal Policies and Bills; and
• To give views and advise on the legal requirements in this department.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a holder of a first degree in any of the fields defined under ‘Duties and Responsibilities’ above or equivalent from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Ability to read widely and make compelling write ups;
• Analytical and creative thinker;
• Good interpersonal communication skills;
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in this field.

Librarian 

(1 Post) 

Job Group K

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To establish a County information centre and a library;
• To oversee collection and documentation of reference materials;
• To liaise with county departments on their information and reference material needs;
• To advise on collection of periodicals, books and other information sources; and
• Any other duties to be assigned by Chief Officer –Legal & Public Services.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a holder of first degree in library science, Anthropology, Arts, Information Technology or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Be computer literate; and
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in this field.

Registry Officer 

(1 Post) 

Job Group K

Duties and Responsibilities

• To establish a County legal and administrative registry,
• To oversee filing system of documents,
• To coordinate filing of departmental documents and information,
• To retrieve information and documents, and
• Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Officer –Legal & Public Services.

Requirement for Appointment:

• Be a holder of first degree from a recognized university in Kenya or – Certified Public Secretary of Kenya holder;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Good inter personal communication skills;
• Quick learner and organizer;
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in some administrative work.

Deputy Director Legal Affairs 

(1 Post) 

Job Group Q
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide legal services to the County Government;
• To advise the County Government departments on legal issues and policies;
• To provide advice on legislation drafting and formulation of legal policies for county departments;
• Provide technical legal support to county departments and coordinate litigations and suits management;
• Advising on legal and regular statutory interpretations on governance;
• Advising and coordinating matters of legal undertakings on conveyance, contracts, commerce, environmental law, enforcement etc;
• To coordinate legal drafting and Bills formulation necessary for enactment by the County Assembly; and
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Legal Services.

Requirement for Appointment:

• Be a holder of a first degree in law from recognized University in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree may be an added advantage;
• Be an admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and have valid legal practicing license;
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in the Public Service, Corporate sector or a competitive Legal Firm.

General Conditions for all Applicants:

• Must be a Kenya citizen.
• Fulfills expectations of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.

Apply for the job and attach photocopies of the following documents in support of your application:

1. National Identity Card,
2. Academic Certificates (from Primary to the highest level attained), Professional Certificates, and Curriculum Vitae that includes three referees,
3. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission,
4. Certificate of Good Conduct (Kenya Police Criminal Investigation Department),
5. Tax Clearance Certificate from KRA,
6. Credit Reference Bureau Certificate,
7. Clearance Certificate from HELB, and
8. Certificate of Registration and a letter of Good Standing, if one is a member of a professional body.

Terms and conditions of employment will be communicated upon appointment.

If qualified, post or hand-deliver your application to reach the undersigned on or before 25th November, 2014.

The Secretary,
Nyandarua County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 701-20303,
Ol’kalou.

Nyandarua County Government is an equal opportunity employer. 

Physically challenged and marginalized persons are encouraged to apply.