Legal Officer II

• Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Post graduate diploma in Law
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Must be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• At least 3 years’ of post admission to the bar experience
• Ability to undertake research and provide sound legal opinions
• Knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution will be an added advantage
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

• Promote and facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes as per the Commission’s mandate
• Attend to clients on matters relating to the Commission’s mandate and offer legal advice;
• Represent the Commission in legal proceedings;
• Assist the Commission in conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate;
• Conduct legal research on matters relating to administrative justice and other legal matters;
• Prepare periodic reports on complaints handled by the Commission;
• Prepare legal and advisory opinions;
• Provide recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes;
• Any other duty assigned by the Commission.