Legal Advisor

ARCS; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in South Africa seeks an experienced attorney to manage claims and provide legal expertise. The role involves researching legislation, liaising with stakeholders, and drafting legal opinions. Candidates must be admitted and possess a degree in law along with 3-5 years of experience. Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office. This position offers an opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 3-5 years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of legal practice operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct relevant experts when required.
• Research relevant case law and legal authorities.
• Liaise with various stakeholders and parties.
• Draft comprehensive opinions regarding claims.
• Manage claims portfolio and ensure compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

LLB or BProc

Job description

Minimum requirements :

• Must have an LLB or BProc
• Be an admitted attorney, with a minimum of between 3 and 5 years post- admission experience gained as an attorney in an attorneys private
• Have exposure to an insurance litigation environment
• Have a good and comprehensive knowledge of the magistrates and high court procedures.
• Be computer literate and have 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
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have good negotiation and 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.

Key performance areas :

• To instruct relevant experts where necessary.
• To independently research relevant case law, legislation and other legal authorities.
• To consult with the 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.