LEGAL OFFICER– Open
REF: KNCHR/ADM/LO/01/2024
Reports to : Deputy Director, Legal Services
Duty station : Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration : Permanent and Pensionable
Grade : KNCHR 6
Gross Salary : 100,250.00
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for offering support to the Legal Services Division with regard to provision of legal services to the Commission.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and filing pleadings, witness statements and other documents for use in court.
- Drafting relevant legal opinions.
- Drafting contracts and agreements.
- Undertaking legal research, and drafting legal briefs and court documents.
- Attending court on behalf of the Commission.
- Preparing activity reports.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university and a Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
- 1 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
- Conversant and understanding of human rights principles
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates including Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you possess the above qualifications, please apply online through the KNCHR recruitment portal by Tuesday 31st July 2024.