PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The jobholder is responsible for ensuring that legal claims are processed and responded to within the set timelines to avoid company being exposed. Preparation of legal statistics and Review Company terms of contract before commitment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal advice and Litigation Management
Negotiate settlement of court awards with third party advocates
Offer all round sound legal advice with key focus on cost savings and customer satisfaction
Reduce overall legal costs by containing of matters in-house through out of court negotiations
Minimize legal risks – Identify potential legal risks & take steps to protect the company from legal liabilities
Manage panel Advocates and other service providers by holding them accountable to Service Level Agreements
Eliminate proclamations and/or attachments against our insured
Assisting in legal research and preparing legal opinions to both external and internal client
Review and draft claims contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure they follow all statutory or legal requirements
Renegotiate advocates fees in line with the Advocates remuneration order
Analyze claims based on evidence adduced and contents of investigations report and recommend the ones suitable for out of court negotiations and settlements
Legal Matters Documentation
To receive and process summons filed against insured by the company
To receive and requisition for advocate’s fee notes
Process judgments entered against the insured and document all proceedings
Any other duty assigned from time to time
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal Contacts: Finance Department, Underwriting Department, Branch Offices
External Contacts: Service providers, third party advocates auctioneers, claimants and insured.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Law LLB
Diploma from Kenya School of Law
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Three (3) years relevant working experience
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Strong negotiation Skills
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Excellent writing skills
Highest level of personal and professional integrity
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
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Qualified candidates to send their applications with a detailed CV with the names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to hr@paciskenya.com not later than 15 May 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
hr@paciskenya.com
