Embu County Profile Embu County Government headed by H.E Governor Martin Wambora is one of the 47 counties in Kenya which came into operation after the March 4 2013 General Election. As an entity exercising constitutional authority, it is responsible for county legislation (outlined in article 185 of the Constitution of Kenya), executive functions (outlined in article 183), functions outlined in the fourth schedule of the constitution of Kenya, functions transferred from the national government through article 187 of the constitution of Kenya, functions agreed upon with other counties under article 189(2) of the constitution of Kenya, and establishment and staffing of a public service (under article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling litigation on behalf of the County Government.
• Carrying preliminary legal research as instructed to ensure compliance with the 5 Constitution.
• Assisting in drafting of pleadings and other legal documents for filing in court on behalf of the County Government in relation to cases that have been lodged against the County Government.
• Assisting in the drafting of briefs on appeals from County Government public service and other cases that impact the County Government and ensure compliance with the Constitution.
• Assisting in drafting of legal opinions on various legal issues that impact the County Government and ensure compliance with the Constitution.
• Handling routine correspondence for the department to ensure compliance with the strategic goals of the department.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen,
• Has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University and a Postgraduate
• Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and Council for Legal Education.
• Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than three (3) years post Bar- admission.
• Has experience in drafting of legal proceedings.
• Has not less than three (3) years legal practice experience.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Has Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Has a valid practicing license.