PURPOSE:
Responsible for presenting the company’s legal interests in claims settlement, offering legal advice, negotiations and defending the company against third party claims and suits and pursuing reinsurance recoveries.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engaging in negotiations with third party claimants with a view to negotiating out of court settlement
Pursuing third party recoveries to enhance savings made by the company
Responding to demand letters from external advocates
Legal compliance with the court procedures
Liaison with external advocates
Conducting legal research –legal advice and legal opinions
Performing legal analysis of claims
Registration of claims
Appointment of external service providers e.g. doctors, investigators etc.; and
Maintaining and updating the court hearings dates
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law or in a related field
Professional Qualifications
Postgraduate diploma in law (Admission to the bar and holder of a current practicing certificate is a requirement)
Experience
Up to three (3) years’ relevant experience
Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good analytical skills
Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications
Understanding of the working environment /competitors
Technical competence in insurance
Basic knowledge of regulations by AKI and IRA
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