About the Candidate.
I am an admitted Legal Practitioner of The High Court of South Africa and have successfully completed the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services RE1 and RE5 Regulatory Examinations.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Drafting skills- drafting Pleadings and Notices, Legal Opinions and correspondence.
Effective Oral and Written Communication skills- these skills have been gained through the running of court trials, consultations with clients and witnesses, and transcribing notes during such trials and consultations.
Strong Planning and Organising- the ability to keep up with multiple complex tasks and prioritise urgent matters in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
Detail- oriented, highly motivated and able to work both independently and in a team, and the ability to take and follow instructions.
Confidentiality- this environment required strict confidentiality and strict ethical standards.
Filing - the creation and upkeep of a filing system for a large number of daily correspondences.
Diary and Case Management- the updating of new court dates, consultations, meetings and updating of files on a weekly basis.
Years Experience:
4
Current and Previous Roles:
Litigation Associate, Recoveries and Liabilities Advisor, Candidate Legal Practitioner
Relevant Experience.
Litigation Associate
Years experience:
4
Key Responsibilities:
Applying experience and knowledge to evaluate cases for recoveries, and both liability and potential exposure, and make decisions in collaboration with Claims Representatives on the legal strategy appropriate for recoveries and defense of cases
Understanding of the law and its proper application to the facts of the case
Thorough understanding of insurance policy and schedules required
Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters
Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required
Render legal advice and opinions.
Draft and/or settle all types of pleadings, notices and any other necessary documents and correspondence.
Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required
Conduct settlement negotiations
Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice.
Personally meet with, and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required
Remain current with developments in the law; understand issues involved with similar cases or matters
Provide daily direction and guidance to candidate attorneys
Client Due Diligence: Onboarding, Risk assessment and continuous monitoring of client’s risk status in accordance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
