Legal Assistant

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)

Experience Required:

• One year Relevant experience