LEGAL ADVISORS (GABORONE & FRANCISTOWN)

Applications are invited from suitably qualifi ed individuals for the following positions -:

LEGAL ADVISORS (GABORONE & FRANCISTOWN)

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

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in the courts of Botswana

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

Benefits

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

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants should send their application letter together with a detailed CV to
recruitment@bihlic.co.bw by Friday 9th September 2016 or to:-

Human Resources Business Partner
P O Box 405744
Legal Guard

Note:

1. Applications should clearly indicate the position applied for (Gaborone or Francistown) in a covering letter
2. Communication will only be to shortlisted candidates