Legal Officer I (ADVISORY UNIT)
2026-01-06T05:25:38+00:00
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)
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FULL_TIME
HEAD OFFICE
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Legal, Civil & Government
2026-01-06T17:00:00+00:00
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INDENT FOR THE POSITION OF LEGAL OFFICER I – ADVISORY UNIT – RE-ADVERTISEMENT
JOB TITLE :LEGAL OFFICER I (ADVISORY UNIT)
REPORTING :ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADVISORY UNIT
JOB GRADE :CAJ 6
NO. OF POSTS :1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
DUTY STATION :HEAD OFFICE
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting in drafting advisory opinions and legal briefs;
- Assist in generating submissions/briefs of appeals registered in the Chairperson’s office
- Processing own motion complaints
- Assisting in generating papers/articles on topical issues
- Assisting in protocol and administrative procedures for the chairperson
- Assisting in preparation of speeches and presentation for the Chairperson
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
COMPETENCIES
For appointment to this position, a candidate must;
- Have served in the grade of Legal Officer II – Advisory or an equivalent position for a period of at least four (4) years
- Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
- Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
- Assisting in drafting advisory opinions and legal briefs;
- Assist in generating submissions/briefs of appeals registered in the Chairperson’s office
- Processing own motion complaints
- Assisting in generating papers/articles on topical issues
- Assisting in protocol and administrative procedures for the chairperson
- Assisting in preparation of speeches and presentation for the Chairperson
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
- Certificate in computer application skills
- Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
- Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
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Vacancy title:
Legal Officer I (ADVISORY UNIT)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 6 2026
Duty Station:
HEAD OFFICE | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
INDENT FOR THE POSITION OF LEGAL OFFICER I – ADVISORY UNIT – RE-ADVERTISEMENT
JOB TITLE :LEGAL OFFICER I (ADVISORY UNIT)
REPORTING :ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADVISORY UNIT
JOB GRADE :CAJ 6
NO. OF POSTS :1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
DUTY STATION :HEAD OFFICE
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting in drafting advisory opinions and legal briefs;
- Assist in generating submissions/briefs of appeals registered in the Chairperson’s office
- Processing own motion complaints
- Assisting in generating papers/articles on topical issues
- Assisting in protocol and administrative procedures for the chairperson
- Assisting in preparation of speeches and presentation for the Chairperson
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
COMPETENCIES
For appointment to this position, a candidate must;
- Have served in the grade of Legal Officer II – Advisory or an equivalent position for a period of at least four (4) years
- Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
- Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
All interested candidates who meet the job indent for this position are encouraged to send their application through the CAJ E-recruitment portal accessible via www.ombudsman.go.ke by 6th January’ 2026 at 5.00p.m.
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