Legal Counsel

KCASB 9
One Position
The Legal Counsel shall be responsible of:

Drafting of Private Members ‘Bills

Drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Assembly by any Member of Assembly or any Committee of Assembly

Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to the County Assembly

Providing legal advice to the County Assembly, Assembly Committees, the Speaker, the County Assembly Service Board, individual Members and the Clerk

Ensuring that bills passed by the County Assembly comply with the Constitution

Advising on Legal representation of the County Assembly and the County Assembly Service Board in court proceedings or ancillary matters.
Qualifications

Have a Bachelor of Laws degree;

Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Be registered as a Commissioner of Oaths

Be In possession of a current practicing certificate; and

Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications.
Preferential Criteria during Selection
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy preferential treatment in the order below:

Applicants serving in positions at the County Assembly ;

Applicants serving in the public service in the republic;

Applicants who are residents of Kiambu County;

Applicants from the rest of the Country.
Application Criteria
1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications in own handwriting accompanied by two-page Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents.
2. In addition, applicants for the position of Clerk of County Assembly should submit certificates of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
All applications should clearly indicate the position applied for in the reference line and be addressed to: The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kiambu

and be hand delivered to the Office of the Ag. Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of the County Assembly of Kiambu (Formerly County Council of Kiambu), so as to reach him not later thanWednesday, 27th November 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.