Legal Assistant Assistant Manager – Claims Operations (General Business)

PURPOSE:

Responsible for analyzing and settling all legal matters relating to third party claims lodged with CIC and pursue recoveries with respect to material damages.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review pleadings, legal opinions and status reports prepared by external advocates and action as appropriate.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions for review/ advice by management.
Engage in negotiations with third party claimants with a view to settling admissible claims out of court.
Issue instructions depending on the task to various service providers involved in the claims process such as advocates, investigators amongst others.
Respond to demand letters from third party advocates and/or claimants;
Initiate and ensure timely processing of legal claims payments (judgements, fee notes and discharge vouchers).
Maintain and update reserves for all files.

Academic and Professional Requirements

Education  Bachelor’s degree in Law or in a related field    E
Professional Qualifications    Postgraduate Diploma in Law required
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Progress in ACII, Diploma in Insurance (is an added advantage) E

Experience Required:

One year Relevant experience 

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