Kenya National Police Service Commission Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya National Police Service Commission Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Gross Salary Scale: As per NPSC Salary Scale

Leave allowance: As existing in the Commission

Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibility

Provide legal opinion to the Commission;

Carryout legal Research and prepare reports;

Coordinate Legal interns and ensure they are adequately engaged;

Provide mentorship to legal officers ;

Monitor, supervise, train and develop the Legal Officers/ Interns; and

Monitor progress on the review of Appeal/ Court cases and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.

Operational Responsibility

Enter appearance and prepare pleadings on behalf of the Commission;

Attend Court to represent the Commission and render legal opinions to service areas as requested;

Prepare, review and interpret legal instruments the Commission is party and brief the manager on the outcome of Court cases and compliance thereof;

Undertake legal compliance audit;

Prepare witnesses for trial;

Prepare court attendance sheets;

Undertake legal research and advice on legal issues;

Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Commission is acting in accordance with

all applicable laws;

Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Commission to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;

Representing the Commission in litigation, Appeals and Policy matters and attend to walk in clients at the division

Requirements for appointment

Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;

Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

A supervisory course from a recognized institution;

Six (6) years of service with atleast three (3) years in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and

Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

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