Legal Officer Kenyan Job

Legal Officer Vacancy Announcement

Overall Purpose of the Role

Assist the Senior Legal Officer to control matters under litigation with external lawyers regarding all legal cases under their services, and out of court settlements and/or recoveries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in appointment of defense lawyers where action is brought against the company and ensure at all times the advocates work in the best interest of the Company.
• Assist in recovery of company outlay from negligent third parties.
• Assist to negotiate amicably, out of court settlements.
• Review investigation reports, to ensure that they are comprehensive enough to meet the need for which they were sought, and recommend remedial action as necessary
• Assist in processing of payments to claimants and service providers
• Assist in legal research and preparing legal opinions to both external and internal clients.
• With the assistance of Senior legal officer, respond to any correspondence and/or enquiries regarding claims legal issues.
• Maintain adequate reserves for legal claims.
• Preparing legal documents as required.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Law degree.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• Two years relevant experience.
• Experience in working with the insurance industry will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 10th January 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.