Legal Advisor, Gauteng Gauteng

Our client has a vacancy for a Legal Advisor for a permanent role, based in Tshwane, Gauteng.

Must have an LLB or BProc qualification Be an admitted attorney, with a minimum of between 3 and 5 years post-admission experience gained as an attorney in an attorney’s private practice Have exposure to an insurance litigation environment Have a good and comprehensive knowledge of the magistrates’ and high court procedures Working knowledge of MS Office programmes (including Word, Outlook and Excel) Have good analytical skills, attention to detail and be able to produce professional reports Be able to work as part of a team and under pressure with good negotiation & interpersonal skills Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Take responsibility for decisions made and must be able to work independently Have an in-depth knowledge of how a legal practice operates and functions, including the legal and ethical duties expected of legal practitioners. Have good understanding of the roles and functions of various fidelity funds

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

To analyse and assess professional indemnity and/or public liability claims to: determine whether such claim falls within the ambit of the policy where the claim pertains to the professional indemnity; Analyse whether the legal practitioner involved breached his/her mandate, duty of care or was negligent; Assess the merits and quantum of the original underlying claim from which the professional indemnity or public liability claim, as the case may be, arises. To instruct relevant experts where necessary. To independently research relevant case law, legislation and other legal authorities. To consult with all relevant parties, including, witnesses and experts as necessary. To liaise with plaintiffs’ attorneys in respect of the conduct of the claims. To assist and have input into the drafting of various pleadings and notices. To draft comprehensive and well-substantiated and motivated opinions based on the assessment of the claims, recommending to management repudiation, defence or settlement the claim. To negotiate a proper settlement of claims and party and party bills of costs. To tactically plan and manage various claims within his/her portfolio and ensure that they are assessed in accordance with the relevant departmental minimum operation standards. To regularly keep various stakeholders apprised of and updated with developments in the claim. To take an active role in risk management, including research, collation of data, reports and contribute articles for the Risk Alert Bulletin, and monitor the environment to identify claims trends. To promote and ensure quality and professional client service. To arrange timeous payments of settlement payments, party and party costs and invoices.