Requirements and competencies for appointment:

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Be a holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University
3. Holder of a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
4. Holds a valid practicing certificate;
5. At least five years’ experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
6. Proficiency in computer skills will be an added advantage
7. Be a member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing; and
8. Meets the requirements of Chapter six of Constitution. Duties and

Responsibilities

1. 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; and any other written Law.
2. On the General instructions of the County Attorney, represent the County Executive in Court or in other legal proceeding to which the County Executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings’
3. On delegation by County Attorney, Advise departments in the County Executive on legislative and other legal matters; 14
4. On the general instructions of the County Attorney, Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and Agreements for and on behalf of the County Executive and its agencies.
5. Undertaking legal research and proving sound advisory brief on legal matters to the County Government.
6. Assist in drafting of pleadings on behalf of the County Attorney;
7. Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government;
8. May perform of an accounting officer in the office of the County attorney
9. Carry out administrative duties that may be delegated.
10. Performing any other duty as may be assigned.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for; department whilst enclosed together with a copy of the National ID detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, to reach on or before 3rd January, 2025 at 5.00p.m. and addressed to:

The Ag. -Secretary Kisii County Public Service Board

P.O Box 1848-40200, KISII

Applications can be dropped at the Kisii County Public Service Board offices situated at Kisii – Kilgoris road near the Kisii Cathedral junction. For further information, please visit www.kisii.go.ke.