Principal Legal Officer

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

i. Bachelors Degree in law (L.L.B) from a recognized Institution;

ii. Postgraduate Diploma in legal studies from the council of Legal Education;

iii. Served in the grade of senior legal officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;

iv. Senior Management Course lasting not less than (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

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

vi. Proficiency in computer applications.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

i. Bachelors Degree in law (L.L.B) from a recognized Institution;

ii. Postgraduate Diploma in legal studies from the council of Legal Education;

iii. Served in the grade of senior legal officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;

iv. Senior Management Course lasting not less than (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

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

vi. Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;
  
• Conduct all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Government;
  
• Advise the County Government on all matters relating to the Human Resource matters, Constitution, National Legislations, County Legislations, international law and human rights;
  
• Liaison between the County Government and other Government agencies on legal matters;
  
• Shall represent County Government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the County Government is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
  
• Shall advise County Government on legislative and other legal matters;
  
• Shall negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents for and on behalf of the county Government;
  
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney.