Litigation Specialist
7 days ago
The role holder will be responsible to assess the viability of litigation in relation to good business practices, merits, quantum, and relevant policy cover. To instruct and guide attorneys and other role players through the proceedings and continuously weigh up legal costs against likely outcome.
Key Task & Accountabilities
Litigation
- Ensure the effective evaluation of merits, quantum, and costs.
- Effective management of Attorneys.
- Effective management of legal costs.
- Decision making and giving instructions during matters.
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Governance
- Effective administration by adhering to business processes and procedures.
Relationships
Internal
- Sales Office
- Claims Department
- IT Department
- Interdepartmental and regional stakeholders
- DRC Department
- Motor Assessors
- Procurement
External
- Brokers
- Insured
- Service Providers
- Third Parties
- Other Insurers
Qualifications & Experience
- LLB Degree
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in litigation
- Sound knowledge, experience and understanding of short-term insurance.
- Sound knowledge of law, case law, Apportionment of Damages Act, law of contract, law of delict.
- Sound knowledge of civil procedure and litigation procedures in both lower and higher courts.
- Knowledge of cost reduction through claim management.
Behavioural Competencies
Legislative and Procedural Adherence
- Understanding, remaining up to date with and adhering to policies, procedures, codes of conduct, legislative prescripts, and service delivery standards applicable to the organisation.
- Problem Analysis and Decision Making
Self-Management and Work Ethic
- Taking responsibility and accountability for one’s own work performance, taking initiative in proactively seizing opportunities and showing commitment towards continuous personal growth and development.
- Communication
- Conveying and disseminating information in a verbal or written format that is clear, concise, convincing, and tailored to the needs of target audiences.
- Results Orientation and Ownership
- Assuming the responsibility for consistently delivering end-results against expected time, quality, accuracy, and performance standards.
Legislation and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with legislation affecting business units and operational departments of the organisation, based on a knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Litigation Management.
- Explore potential areas of liability to avoid the potential of lawsuits and demonstrate an understanding of court systems and procedure in effectively progressing civil and criminal legal proceedings to settlement.
Insurance Law
- Show knowledge and understanding of the different laws and the potential impact thereof on insurance process and service, including the law of torts, contract law, the law of agency and statute law.
Claims Management
- Manage the handling of individual and portfolios of claims cost-effectively, minimising claims leakage, and meeting organisational and customer claims service standards.
Cost Accounting
Closing date: 28 January 2025
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