Posted:Oct 15
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
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, draft and vet local and international instruments, treaties and agreements involving the Government and its Institutions; Adjudicate complaints made against practicing advocates, firms of Advocates, a member or employee thereof and where necessary ensuring that disciplinary action is taken; Draft bills, subsidiary legislation, notices of appointment to state corporations, constitutional and public offices, and review of laws. Review and oversee legal matters pertaining to the registration of companies, business names, societies, adoptions, and marriages. The Office also provides policy on: Administration of justice; Legal policy management; Legal aid and advisory
Job Description
VACANCY No.1/2024 - PUPILLAGE PROGRAMME 2025
The Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice is one of the Institutions set out in section 14 of the Advocates Act, CAP. 16 and the Kenya School of Law Pupillage Guidelines 2023, as an Institution in which students of the Kenya School of Law may undertake their Pupilage Programme for a period of six (6) months. The Office seeks to engage seventy (70) highly motivated Kenyans to undertake Pupillage Programme for a period of six (6) months commencing January 2025.
The successful pupils shall be selected from applicants who possess the following qualifications:
Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University.
Requirements
- A copy of the National Identity Card,
- Letter from Kenya School of Law recommending to proceed to pupillage,
- Copies of Academic Certificates and Testimonials.
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude and willingness to learn and to be part of a team handling challenging assignments within timelines, and
- Computer Literate.
Closing date. 24th October, 2024.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
Contact Information
Name: Hiring Kenya
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