Job Reference: ACA/LO/7(4 Posts)

Starting Basic Salary: - Kshs 81,438

Job Specification

The Legal Officer I is responsible to the Senior Legal Officer and will:-

1. drawing legal documents and opinions;
2. drafting charges;
3. attending court ;
4. compiling and filing court documents;
5. requisitioning and receiving legal documents;
6. drawing and filing pleadings in court;
7. providing legal advice;
8. reviewing of files
9. corresponding with external lawyers; and
10. performing any other duty as may be assigned by the management

Person Specifications

For appointment to the grade of a Legal Officer I, a person must have: -

1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.
2. Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
3. Certificate of good standing from Law Society of Kenya
4. Must hold current practicing certificate or appropriate exemptions,
5. Must have clearance certificate from Advocates Complaints Commission
6. At least three (3) years working experience in litigation.
7. Demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance. and
8. Attended a supervisory course from a recognized institution.

How to Apply:

The candidate should attach copies of the following documents:

1. National Identity Card
2. Academic: Professional Certificates and testimonials
3. Any other relevant supporting documents.

During the interview, shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide the following clearance certificates from:

1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
2. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),
3. Criminal Investigation Department (CID),
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

All applicants are requested, to download the Bio Data Form and MUST fill it.

Applicants MUST also fill the online form.

 The bio data form and copies of certificates MUST be sent through the post office or hand delivered to our offices. All application envelopes MUST be referenced as per the position applied for. Additionally all applicants MUST fill and submit the online form.

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with disabilities, from marginalized communities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvas shall lead to automatic disqualification. All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 06th November, 2018. 

Executive Director
Anti-counterfeit agency
3rd floor, National Water Plaza
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
PO BOX 47771-00100
Nairobi