Invesco is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of Legal Officers.We are looking for youthful people with the passion to understand and drive our business to greater heights.
Summary:
To handle legal issues pertaining to claims and ensuring the company is safe from legal suits in the interests of both the company and its customers
Department: Claims
Reporting to: Senior Legal Officer
Supervises: Paralegal
Job Purpose:
To handle legal issues pertaining to claims and ensuring the company is safe from legal suits in the interests of both the company and its customers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Instructing company Advocates to review or appeal judgments
Liaising with company Advocates on general instructions
Liaising with Advocates on signing affidavits
Calling for verification of documents by Investigators
Verifying involvement of claimants in documents
Attend court to give evidence
Perusing files and court perusal to ascertain that an accident was reported and that the claimant had paid premiums and excess
Confirming that matters in court are proceeding regularly Negotiate for a scheme with third party Advocates
Liaising with Auctioneers for their fees and seeking indulgence where warrants for stay orders are attached
Re-negotiate judgment amounts with claimant
Quantify amounts for out of court settlement
Assist in payment approvals and coordination of fee payments to Advocates and Doctors
Assist in Coordination of payments of Advocates’ costs and adjournment feesProfessional Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Laws
Diploma in Law
Advocate of the High Court
A diploma in Insurance will be an added advantage
At least 2 years of experienceKey Skills & Competencies
Good legal writing skills
Good communication and negotiation skills
Supervisory skills
ICT skills
Planning & organizing skills
Strong team playerKey Result Areas
Efficiency in ‘Account Management’ process of handling legal matters in claims
Dealing with Direct claimants to reduce exposure to Litigation
Litigation Management
Adherence to Legal Claims Management ProcessesReports
Management of warrants
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be a part of this team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience with a cover letter to the attention of Human Resource Department on email: hr@invescoassurance.co.ke by close of business Friday 20th February 2015.
