5 Nov 2024

State Counsel at Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice – 78 Posts

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Job Description

FUNCTIONS Represent the national Government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the national Government is a party undertaking civil litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution on behalf of the Government; Review and oversee legal matters pertaining to Public Trustee and administration of estates and trusts; Negotiate, draf…

State Counsel – 78 Posts

 Salary and other benefits

  • Basic salary – Ksh 46,120 x 1,920- 48,040 x 2,000 – 50,040 x 2,290 – 52,330 x 2,350 -54,680 x 2,550 – 57,230 x 2,850-60,080 x 2,850-62,930 x 2,930-65,860 p.m.

Allowances:

  • Commuter Allowance – Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
  • House Allowance -As per region deployed
  • Leave Allowance – Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
  • Leave Entitlement 30 working days p.a.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • This will be entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and may be deployed to any of the technical divisions which include Civil Litigation, Legisla tive Drafting, Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Public Legal Services, Government Legal Services, Advocates Complaints Commission and Regional Offices.

 Requirements
For appointment to the grade of State Counsel CSG 9, a candidate must possess: –

  • Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in law from Kenya School of Law;
  • Been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and (v) Proficiency in computer applications.


Method of Application

Candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications by filling Application for Employment Form OAG&DOJ.1.2024 available on OAG&DOJ website (www.statelaw.go.ke). Applications should be scanned (PDF) and Emailed to: [email protected] or sent to the address below on or before 21st November, 2024to be received by 5.00pm. THE SOLICITOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL & DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, P.O BOX 40112-00100 NAIROBI. Please Note:
  • OAG&DOJ is an equal employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas to apply. Applicants with disability are requested to indicate their status on the application letter for ease of identification.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted;
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification; and
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card; academic and professional certificates and transcripts; and other testimonials during interviews.





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