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