Legal Officer Kenya Jobs - February 2015

Legal Job Vacancies in Nairobi, Kenya

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

Legal Job 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.

Legal Officer 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 fees
Legal Officer Professional 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 experience

Key Skills & Competencies

Good legal writing skills

Good communication and negotiation skills

Supervisory skills

ICT skills

Planning & organizing skills

Strong team player

Key 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 Processes

Reports

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.

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