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<p><strong>REF: EACC/LSAR/LO/4</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reporting to the respective Deputy Directors, the jobholder is responsible for undertaking litigation, instituting proceedings for recovery of corruptly acquired public assets, benefits derived from violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and analysis of evidence obtained during investigations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conducting investigations on corruption and economic crimes, with a view to support the fight against corruption;</li> <li>Conducting investigations on breaches and violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and codes of conduct by state and public officers, with a view to support the fight against corruption;</li> <li>Instituting civil proceedings for preservation, compensation, and recovery of corruptly acquired public assets, unexplained assets, undeclared assets and illegally acquired benefits;</li> <li>Instituting proceedings for preservation and forfeiture of proceeds of corruption and unexplained assets, undeclared assets and illegally acquired benefits;</li> <li>Instituting civil proceedings for preservation, compensation, and recovery of benefits acquired from violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and codes of conduct and unethical breaches;</li> <li>Providing appropriate legal representation in cases where the Commission has been sued and obtain judgment;</li> <li>Evaluating and analysing evidence submitted for the determination of its sufficiency and recommending appropriate action to the Director of Public Prosecutions;</li> <li>Recommending appropriate action against state and public officers for breach of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya;</li> <li>Holding/watching brief in the prosecution of criminal matters touching on anticorruption and economic crimes, breaches and violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and codes of conduct and unethical breaches;</li> <li>Participating in pre-trial conferences in criminal and civil cases;</li> <li>Undertaking Alternative Dispute Resolution by conducting conciliation, mediation and negotiations towards recovery of unexplained assets, undeclared assets, illegally acquired benefits and corruptly acquired public assets;</li> <li>Drafting contracts, memorandums of understanding and partnership agreements between the Commission and third parties;</li> <li>Carrying out legal research, review legislations and make recommendations for amendments; and</li> <li>Developing concept papers, reports, presentations, briefs and legal opinions to inform decision-making and advice on legal, governance, administrative, policy and other frameworks.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements for Appointment</strong><br /> For appointment as a Legal Officer II, a person must possess the following qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum post-admission experience of five 5 years;</li> <li>Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;</li> <li>Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;</li> <li>Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate unless exempted;</li> <li>A member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; and</li> <li>Certificate in computer application skills.</li> </ul>

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