Legal Counsellor

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The purpose of this position is to assist policyholders (clients) with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems within the parameters set by the Company and the Scorpion Legal Protection Policy Document. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
**Consulting with Policyholders; **Attending to clients and providing legal advice and assistance

**Drafting & Attending to Correspondence; **Attending to drafting and responding to correspondence on behalf of clients

**File/Case Management;** Ensuring that all case files are maintained and regularly updated

**Liaison with Attorneys/Claims Dept.;** Attend to obtaining advice and instructions on legal matters

**Providing Feedback to Clients;** Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback

**Education;** Must have Matric (Grade 12); and Must have completed legal degree (LLB or B Proc, B Juris, BLC or B Com/BA Law)

**Experience; **At least two (2) years’ experiences dealing with law disputes, court processes and consumer disputes. Practice experience advantageous.

Must be able to speak in at least 2 African language

Customer service experience (must).

Experience in drafting legal documentation (must). **Skill Competencies; **Analytical thinking ability, Conceptual thinking ability, Conveying information, Financial interpretation, Listening skills, Verbal & Written communication

Salary and Benefits:

- Starting CTC R 18 034.00
- Pension fund and Group life cover
- Scorpion Legal Protection Policy
- Medical Aid Contribution

**EMPLOYMENT EQUITY**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From R18,034.00 per month