LEGAL OFFICER I, KFS GRADE 7- REF KFS/LOI/2022 ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) a) Job SpecificationThis is the entry and induction grade for the Legal Officers cadre. An officer at this level shall report to Head Legal Services.b) Duties and ResponsibilitiesProviding legal advice to the Service to ensure implementation of best legal approachDrawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documentsPreparing the department’s budget and expenditurePrepare quarterly legal reportsUndertake legal research to ensure that the Service is acting in accordance with applicable law.Attend court proceedingsPreparing Board resolutions, action plans, Board reports and Board minutesLiaising with external lawyers on all cases files against the Service to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on timeWorking with external lawyers to initiate Law suits, formulate defense, gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the ServiceRepresenting the Service in litigation mattersResponsible for the Legal Assistants in a given section.In charge legal registryOversee verification compiled records for accuracy;Process legal transactions;Ensure maintenance of efficient filing system; and keep legal records safe.Promote public values and principlesMentoring and coaching c) Job SpecificationsDegree in law, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.Advocate of the High court of KenyaMember of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)Proficiency in Computer application Click Here To Apply