Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail;
The County Solicitor shall be the Principal Assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the office of the County Attorney;
On behalf of the County Attorney, taking up complex litigation or ADR matters for the county government as directed;
Assisting the County Attorney in coordinating and managing all technical units in the office;
Assisting the County Attorney in organizing, coordinating, and managing administrative and legal functions of the Office;
Implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;
Overseeing the conduct of litigation and ADR on behalf of the County Government;
Monitoring and advising on potential litigation and efficient resolution of disputes involving the County Government;
Diligently executing the functions and exercise the authority provided for in the County Attorney's Act;
Reviewing office reports and ensure efficient record management and record keeping;
Reviewing legal instruments including; contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the county government and its collaborators;
Legislative drafting and policy development in consultation with departments for efficient running of county government;
Articulating county attorney's position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions;
Coordinating and supervising training and development of staff and attachment of candidates for pupillage in the office of the County Attorney;
Ensuring Compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
On behalf of the county attorney, monitoring performance of external counsel representing the county government; and
Undertaking any other duties which might be delegated by the County Attorney.
Requirements and competencies for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for not less than five (5) years post admission and in possession of a current practicing certificate
Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
A Certificate in Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government;
Master's degree in Law, Management or a Social Science will be an added advantage