Busia County County Solicitor Jobs in Kenya

Busia County County Solicitor Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the County Attorney, the County Solicitor;

Shall be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in executing the functions of the County
Attorney;

Organizing, coordinating and managing administrative and legal functions of the Office of the County Attorney;

Conducting, assigning and supervising all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Attorney as may be instructed by the County Attorney;

In consultation with the County Public Service Board and the County Attorney, be responsible
for supervising the County Counsel and other members of staff of the Office;

Supporting drafting and publication of legislative proposals, as well as the revision of laws, of the County Government;

Representing the County Government in Court, Tribunals, Commissions of Inquiry and any other legal proceedings to which the County Government is a party or has interest other than criminal proceedings;

Performing duties of the Accounting Officer in the office of the County Attorney;

Ensuring compliance with the leadership and integrity code as well as the National Values and
Principles among members of staff of the Office of the County Attorney;

In performance of the functions and exercise of the power under the direction of the County
Attorney, the County Solicitor shall be responsible for formulating and ensuring

implementation of the development strategies for the County Government legal services;

Perform any duties as may be assigned by the County Attorney from time to time.

Job Specifications/Requirements

Be a Kenyan Citizen;

Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a university recognized in Kenya.

Master of Laws (LL.M) Degree from a recognized university;

A Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;

Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid current practicing certificate;

At least five (5) years of relevant post-admission working experience;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Shown strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands.

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Busia County County Solicitor Jobs in Kenya

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