Legal Advisor (Cape Town) - Western Cape, Cape Town - Cape Town Region
Accredited Resource Consulting Services Ltd
We are looking for an astute and dedicated Legal Advisor, with a background in Insurance OR Road Accident Fund, to join our Claims Management Department for our dynamic client located in the scenic city of Cape Town. They are continuing to grow and streamline their operations, and the addition of hiring a proficient Legal Advisor is essential for maintaining the high standards of service and efficiency that their department is known for. This role is pivotal in managing the assessment and processing of claims, ensuring legal compliance, and upholding their commitment to clients and stakeholders. If you are a professional with a passion for justice, a keen eye for detail, and a drive to contribute to a team making a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling and challenging position Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct Regulation 8 (bis) inquiries . Compile documents and evidence. Subpoena witnesses. Deciding on legal liability issues. Liaise with Board Members. Attend to payment of claims, other relevant expenses and costs. Compliance with all regulatory and internal systems controls. Dealing with all aspects of all classes of claims. Interrogating and handling claims through to settlement. Handling claims in accordance with laid down quality and service standards. Maintaining paper files and computer records in relation to own claims. Handling incoming written and telephone enquiries from clients and other stakeholders. Receive and consider claim documentation. Draft necessary letters and other correspondence. Research relevant information like accounting records. Research and peruse relevant opinions and case law. Draw up claim notes recommending admission or rejection of claims. The provision of a first class client service in all aspects is crucial. Knowledge and skills: Assess claims or similar transactions in an efficient and effective manner (speedily and error free). Manage high volumes of work. Administer high volumes of files manually and electronically. Assessment of claims: Must have the legal knowledge necessary in order to be able to decide on legal liability issues, dealing with aspects of classes of claims, compliance with all regulatory internal systems controls, draw up claim notes recommending admission or rejection of claims, conduct regulation 8 (bis) enquiries . Must have interview and interrogation skills. Must have knowledge on how to retain the safe custody of evidence gathered. Must be able to give objective and unbiased opinion on matters within his/her expertise. Must be able to have a bird's eye view of the case in front of him/her and be able to recognise different possible irregularities and devise plans to tackle them pro-actively and ensure that the right people are involved and that they get the right information in regards to this. Administration skills: Ability to receive a claim and to decide how to proceed from start to finish bearing in mind the set procedures and processes in the Claims Department already. Must have excellent time management skills (ability prioritise claims and decide on time resource allocation). Accounting standards and procedures: Ability to interrogate accounting records. Ability to interrogate bank statements and other bank related documents. REQUIREMENTS: LLB or Relevant Law Degree Must be an Admitted Attorney in the High Court Experience in Insurance Law / Road Accident Fund 3-4 Years Post Admission working experience within Law Firm. Desired Skills: legal attorney insurance law personal injury admitted attorney legal advisor
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