Description:
A South African insurer is seeking to appoint a Manager: Legal Administration on a 3 Year Fixed-Term-Contract. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent. Postgraduate in Law related qualification will be an added advantage. Relevant 6 - 8 years’ experience in a Legal Administration related environment of which 2 years must have been on a management/ supervisory level/ area of expertise. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Legal Administration, the successful incumbent is accountable for the management and administration of claims to ensure an early settlement of non-litigious matters. Summons Administration Manage and oversee the summons process within the department to ensure adherence on turnaround times applicable in terms of the court rules. Manage court documents served against the insurer and ensure effective handling. Ensure that Summons, court processes, are accurately and efficiently processed in a timely manner and in accordance with insurer policies, processes and procedures and relevant court rules and Practice Notes. Participate in arbitrating disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts relating to the acceptance of offers. Contribute to recommending acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers. Settlement of Non-Litigious Matters Manage consultations to ensure that they are blocked, early assessment of files, and early instructions to experts and assessors. Manage the appointment and instructing of assessors and expert witnesses. Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.sixsense.co.za for available positions which may be in line with your career aspirations. SECTOR: LegalJob Reference #: JHB001278/AK
31 Mar 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za