Senior Supervisor - Legal Services at Madison Group Limited

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the position are as hereunder:

• Verification of cover on new claims and ensuring that policy conditions have been complied with and adequate reserves made.
• Communication with insureds to get relevant claim documentation and give guidance on Court attendance.
• Appointment of service providers to handle company matters and maintenance of a register for such appointments.
• Liaising with external advocates and insureds to ensure that witnesses are availed during hearings and proper witness statements and documentation availed to external advocates at the point of filing defences.
• Giving well researched opinions on the likely outcome of matters in court and on settlement parameters in case of negotiations.
• Reviewing ongoing cases and advising the Legal Manager accordingly.
• Providing continuous supervision of the legal department staff.
• Assisting in maintenance of documentation and legal databases.
• Ensuring payments are raised in good time, authorized and forwarded to Finance Department. Following up on judgment payments to avoid executions.
• Ensuring appeal instructions are given on time and appeal deposits made in good time.
• Regular bring ups on all matters in Court to ensure they are updated.
• Giving Management opinions on changes in the law that would affect the Company.
• Attending Court as a witness for the Company.
• Perusal of Court files to establish position of litigation.
• Any other duties pertinent to the Legal Department.
• Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Skills and Competencies Required

• An eye for detail, strong organisational skills and able to take responsibility for own workload;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Strong team leadership skills;
• Must be a team player.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years post admission working experience within the insurance sector; 
• Academic and Professional Qualifications required
• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
• A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;