We are a reputable general insurance company in Kenya looking
for a top notch candidate to fill the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Legal Officer / Legal Officer
Job Title: Assistant Legal Officer / Legal Officer
Reports To: Senior Legal Officer
Overall Responsibility
Assist the Senior Legal Officer to control matters under
litigation with external lawyers regarding all legal cases under their
services, and out of court settlements and/or recoveries.
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
in appointment of defense lawyers where action is brought against the
company and ensure at all times the advocates work in the best interest of
the Company.
- Assist
in recovery of company outlay from negligent third parties.
- Assist
to negotiate amicably, out of court settlements.
- Review
investigation reports, to ensure that they are comprehensive enough to
meet the need for which they were sought, and recommend remedial action as
necessary
- Assist
in processing of payments to claimants and service providers
- Assist
in legal research and preparing legal opinions to both external and
internal clients.
- With
the assistance of Senior legal officer, respond to any correspondence
and/or enquiries regarding claims legal issues.
- Maintain
adequate reserves for legal claims.
- Preparing
legal documents as required.
- Any
other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor
of Law degree.
- Advocate
of the High Court.
- Two
years relevant experience.
If you meet and/or exceed the criteria for the position as given
above, then it is you we are looking for!!!
Send your application letter and CV to
kaziafrica2012@gmail.com
Apply NOW!
Applications shall be considered on a first come-first served
basis.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
“We are an equal opportunity employer”
“We are an equal opportunity employer”
