Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Masters degree in Law or any other social science from a recognized university;
• Demonstrable experience in litigation of over ten (10) years.
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Current Certificate of good standing from the Law Society of Kenya;
• Conversance with both original and appellant processes before Kenyan tribunals and courts of law;
• Demonstrable managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of County, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of legal affairs;
• Held Practicing Licence as an advocate continuously for the last ten (10) years as at the date of application;
• Current Practicing License;
• Demonstrable track record of performance as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with evidence;