- Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.143,640 – Ksh.262,420 p.m. (CSG 5/Job Group ‘S’)
- House Allowance: Ksh.60, 000 p.m.
- Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 p.m.
- Special Legal Allowance: Ksh.55,000 p.m
- Non-Practicing Allowance: Ksh.40,000 p.m.
- Entertainment Allowance: Ksh7,500 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: KSh.10,000 p.a
- Salary Market Adjustment: KSh. 18,400 p.m.
- Annual Leave: 30 working days
- Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
- Terms of Service: Permanent or Local Agreement
For appointment to this grade, a candidate has:
- have served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Chief State Counsel, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public
service;
or
have served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal State Counsel CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
- (ii) have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;
- (iii) have a Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law;
- (iv) a post graduate certificate in Legislative Drafting, where applicable
- (v) Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- (vi) be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
NOTE: Possession of a Masters Degree in Law or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed as a head of Section responsible to Deputy Solicitor General for ensuring that the section executes the constitutional, statutory and treaty mandates and functions of the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- representing the Government in national, foreign and international courts;
- drafting of legislative proposals;
- registration of marriages, societies, books and newspapers;
- administration of estates of deceased persons and trusts;
- promotion of discipline among advocates and advising the Government on the regulation of the legal profession;
- advising Ministries, Departments and Agencies on all legal matters relating to the Constitution, international law, human rights, legislation, consumer protection and legal aid;
- negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international documents, agreements and treaties; and
- coordinating Kenya’s reporting obligations to international human rights and good governance treaty bodies.
How to apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or the jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
- (i) Applicants should provide all the details requested in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
- (ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
- (iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- (iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions ofthe Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- (v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
- (vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
- (vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to thecurrent substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 20th March 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time).
