Legal Advisor — Claims & Litigation (Personal Injury)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 580,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in South Africa seeks a Legal Advisor to manage the full lifecycle of claims-related legal work. The candidate must have an LLB or BProc qualification, experience in Personal Injury or Third-Party Claims Litigation, and 3-5 years of post-admission experience. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. This full-time role is based in Centurion and offers a competitive salary range of R580,000 – R680,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 3–5 years post-admission experience in private practice.
• Ideal background in Personal Injury or Third-Party Claims Litigation.
• Experience or exposure to insurance litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of claims-related legal work.
• Assess and analyse claims to determine coverage and merits.
• Conduct independent legal research on case law and legislation.
• Negotiate settlements and legal costs.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding claim updates.

Skills

Strong legal analysis

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

LLB or BProc qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

A legal recruitment firm in South Africa seeks a Legal Advisor to manage the full lifecycle of claims-related legal work. The candidate must have an LLB or BProc qualification, experience in Personal Injury or Third-Party Claims Litigation, and 3-5 years of post-admission experience. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. This full-time role is based in Centurion and offers a competitive salary range of R580,000 – R680,000 per annum.