Legal Advisor

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

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Centurion is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to manage professional indemnity claims. The ideal candidate should have an LLB or BProc and be an admitted attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience. This role requires independence, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities, as the advisor will be responsible for researching case law, drafting legal opinions, and negotiating settlements. Proficiency in MS Office is also necessary. The position is permanent and on-site with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted attorney with 3-5 years post-admission experience.
• In-depth knowledge of magistrates’ and high court procedures required.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.

Responsibilities

• Research relevant case law and legal authorities independently.
• Consult with relevant parties on claims.
• Draft comprehensive opinions and negotiate settlements.
• Manage various claims within the portfolio efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

LLB or BProc

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

SUMMARY:

Our esteemed client in Pretoria has a permanent, on-site opportunity available for a Senior Legal Advisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full process of registering, assessing, investigating, and settling professional indemnity claims. This role requires a high level of independence and sound judgment, and a solid understanding of the legal and ethical duties expected of legal practitioners, and a strong working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Legal Practice Council (LPC).

POSITION INFO:

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 attorney’s private
• Have exposure to a 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.