• Salary: Job Group: “L”
• Salary Scale: Kshs. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 × 2,000 – 48,320 × 2,290 – 50,610 × 2,350 -52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 × 2,850 – 58,360 × 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
• Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: –

1. Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
2. Collecting and collating research data on relevant legal issues;
3. Interviewing clients for proper advice;
4. Liaising with the departments and advising on various legal issues;
5. Representation of the county Government and its agencies in Court;
6. Interpretation of court orders and advising relevant County departments on their implications;
7. Preparation of Advisories and legal opinions to the county departments, agencies and county co-operations on compliance with Laws;
8. Assist in giving timely update to the office on progress of cases before courts and tribunals;
9. Coordinate, record, verify and oversee execution of pleadings and witness statements;
10. Preparation of litigation status reports and update of litigation master diary; and
11. Undertake any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Postgraduate Diploma in law from the Council of Legal Education:
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with proof of active practice as such for a period of not less than three years from the date of Admission;
• Possession of a current Practicing Certificate as an Advocate;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Must demonstrate a track record of appearance and representation of clients before
• Superior Courts of law; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership an integrity.

HOW TO APPLY

Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional  certificates, birth certificate and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the ENVELOPE should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI

Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before close of business on Friday 25t October, 2024. The Job Application Form (revised 2022) can be downloaded from the County Public Service Board website; www.makuenipsb.go.ke.