Legal Assistant - FAK at Absa Bank Limited

Job Summary

Ensure that third party liabilities are dealt with in a cost-effective way and in full compliance with the legal claim’s manual. Understand that proper handling at initial claims stage and demand letters facilitates proper conclusion of a third party liability claim.

Job Description

• To ensure all third- party claims for or against the organization are dealt with in a cost-effective manner.
• To ensure service providers fees are paid as agreed in SLA or on scale and in a timely manner.
• To ensure that we get quality reports and opinions from service providers.
• Review of advocates status reports and review of reserves.

Education and Experience Required

• Relevant bachelor’s degree LLB and post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law.
• At least two post qualification experience.
• Proven experience of working across teams and able to contribute to the strategic direction of a business.
• Able to deliver objectives set.
• Skillful co-ordination in working across a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills.
• Good relationship and excellent stakeholder management skills both across teams and upwards throughout organization.
• Able to work within a highly regulated environment.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law LLB (Hons)
• Diploma Kenya School of Law
• 2+ years working experience preferably in an insurance company.  
• Professional memberships in LSK.