Directline Assurance Legal Manager Jobs in Kenya
Directline Assurance Legal Manager Jobs in Kenya
We are looking for a motivated and qualified professional to fill the position of Legal Manager.
Overall Purpose of the Job:
Supervise, manage and coordinate under the general direction of the Head of Claims & Legal, the allocated Team of Associate Advocates and Legal Assistants and ensure that the highest quality of service is rendered to the Company and the client.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Lead in development and implementation of the legal strategy in order to minimize loss ratio and stock as per the set target.
Assisting the Head of Claims & Legal in ensuring that the firm meets standards and expectations set out by the partners and expected by clients
Ensure timely preparation of defense strategies and witnesses for liability & fraud matters; and that assigned staff are able to dismiss these matters in court.
Enable timely, cost effective negotiation and settlement of genuine claims.
Ensure court judgments are paid within the stay of execution period.
Ensure the diary allocation is done on all matters on a weekly basis.
To offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to staff at junior levels.
To ensure that the firm’s policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively.
To safeguard and promote welfare of staff by ensuring quality of service offered and training of new employees.
Preparation of reports.
Ensure compliance of the orders passed by courts and other regulatory and administrative bodies.
Regularly monitors the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of case processing activities.
To monitor systems, work flow for efficient administration of the firm.
To be involved in the recruitment, training and retention of staff.
Assist the Head of Claims & Legal in developing a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to contribute to decision making.
Reporting and assisting the Head of Claims & Legal in issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff.
Reporting and assisting the Head of Claims & Legal in resolving issues and conflicts of staff motivation and morale.
Identify and
resolve issues and conflicts with the client.
Promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties.
Analyze and utilize financial and legal data to develop and implement appropriate legal strategies.
Respond to and follow up legal enquiries and instructions from both the court and file advocate with the client.
Deal and respond to issues raised by the client with respect to the firm’s performance.
Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring court advocates performances and their court attendances.
Act with integrity while upholding the organizations values, ethical and professional standards at all times.
Delegation of tasks and responsibilities
Any other duty that may be assigned.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an institution recognized by Commission for Higher Education
Professional Qualifications
Diploma in Law(KSL) and Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate;
Proficiency in use of computer applications;
Experience
At least 5 Years Post Admission experience in Litigation
Experience in dealing with PSV will be an added advantage.
Skills and Attributes
Organizational, conceptual and analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
Ability to get well with diverse workforce;
Honesty and integrity;
Positive working attitude;
Excellent litigation and negotiation skills
Ability to give and take instructions;
How to Apply
Application Instructions
If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send us a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the roles & responsibilities and the person specifications (academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes) listed above.
Applications that do not conform to the Application Instructions will not be considered.
Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to reach us on or before 5.00pm 29th December, 2018.
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