LEGAL ADVISOR (GABORONE)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the following position -:

LEGAL ADVISOR (GABORONE)

The role of Legal Advisor is to provide legal advice and services to customers in accordance with the Legal Advice Procedure Manual.

Requirements

Key performance Areas

To render Legal Advice in terms of the Legal Advice Procedure Manual/Policy
To render Telephonic and On-Line Legal Service
To carry out legal research and recommend for resolution of cases as appropriate to the Team Leader
To resolve Customer Complaints and Queries within prescribed timeframes
To provide inputs to the various reports as required and submit timeously
To ensure reconciliation of all claims referred to the Team Leader captured on Referrals Register
To provide customers with updates on the status of their claims
To adequately manage client consultations
To perform all administrative tasks pertaining to lodged claims
To manage claims costs through strict adherence to policy-wording during performance of assessments and referral of valid claims
To contribute to the review and adoption of processes within the Legal Services Department
To be available for undertaking such other related duties as directed by the Supervisor and Legal Services Manager

Qualification

Experience

At least 2 years post qualification experience.
Must be conversant with rules of the Magistrates Court and High Court and have a thorough knowledge of the rules as respectively amended.
To have an appreciation of the Insurance Industry environment and landscape

The Company offers an attractive remuneration package with benefits in keeping with a large financial organisation.

Interested applicants should forward their application with a detailed CV by Friday 03rd June 2016 to:-

Human Resources Business Partner
Legal Guard
P o Box 405744
Gaborone

Or forwarded to recruitment@bihlic.co.bw with the position applied for as the subject of the email

Note: Communication will only be to shortlisted candidates