Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa CMACGM Full time

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role

**Responsibilities**:
Ensuring full cargo claims handling support for the Southern Africa Cluster
Ensuring effective communication on claims matters to our global claims team on pre-claim and quantified cargo claim activities within stipulated turn-around times
Lodging and facilitating Transnet Recoveries (Port and Rail)
Lodging and handling third party claims (including raising of invoices)
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to legal matters and general claims matters
Reviewing claims / legal submissions for discussion with Managing Counsel
Liaising with External Service Providers (including attorneys) on matter progression and fees
Provide weekly updates and reports to Managing Counsel
Assisting Managing Counsel with daily tasks
Maintaining Claims, Legal and Insurance Schedules
General Legal Admin Support to the Managing Counsel
Facilitating communication with Insurance Brokers on renewals and claims
Assisting and attending to Compliance (POPI and other) RFIs and liaising with the various head office legal counterparts.

Skills and Qualifications

LLB Degree/Paralegal Qualification, or equivalent experience +2 years’ experience in a HR position

Experience in maritime industry

+3 years' experience as a Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Proficient on Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes

Ability to work independently and under supervision

Excellent time management skills

Excellent attention to detail skills

Excellent communication skills

Honest and ethical

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure



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