Directline Assurance Company Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Associate Advocate to join their legal team. The role involves managing claims, handling litigation, conducting investigations, and representing the client’s interests in courts and tribunals while adhering to cost management guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Management
Assist the Head of Firm in effectively managing the budget allocated to the Law Firm and ensuring that claim expenses are within the Client’s guidelines.
Manage the allocated legal files stock and ensure that the targets set by the Law Firm on settlement of claims and closure of files are achieved within the set timelines.
Claim Investigations and Verification
Conduct a thorough and detailed analysis of claim documents to enable early fraud detection, and effectively address the fraudulent claims to meet the client’s guidelines.
Analyze the investigation reports to ensure that all relevant information is captured and reject incomplete reports or reissue instructions.
Litigation and Legal Research
Conduct proper and factual legal research required for achievement of the defense or settlement strategy on the legal files.
Timely attendance in court or tribunals to effectively represent the interests of the client within the approved defense/settlement strategy while so doing maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
Qualifications and Experience
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Have at least three (3) years of post-admission litigation experience in a busy law firm.
Have a current Practicing Certificate.
Be computer literate.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND) or equivalent.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your application documents directly via email to:
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