County Solicitor

For appointment to this grade a candidate must;

• Be a holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
• At least five years' experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Holder of a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Holds a valid practicing certificate;
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing; and
• Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six of Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The County Solicitor shall be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the County Attorney under the Office of the County Attorney Act;
• Be responsible for advising departments and agencies of the County Government on legislative and other legal related matters;
• Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;
• Conduct or assign and supervise all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Attorney;
• Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government;
• Ensure amendments where necessary of County laws;
• Represent the County Government in Court, Tribunals, Commission of inquiry and any other legal proceedings which the County is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings and perform any other function conferred on in by law; and
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke

A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates and Professional registration

certificates should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 13th March, 2024 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted).

Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

The Secretary

Nakuru County Public Service Board

Public Works Building- Prisons Road

P.O Box 2870-20100

NAKURU

County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply. The Board and the County Government of Nakuru is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. We caution applicants not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise of influencing the outcome. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Such cases should be reported to the Police and other relevant Law Enforcement Agencies. Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.