Legal Clerk at Metropolitan Cannon General

Duration: 6 Months Temporary Appointment

Ref. No : Lc/Hr/07/2020

Job Description

Metropolitan Cannon General Insurance Ltd is a member of MMI Holdings Limited, a global player in Health, Life and Short term Insurance, and operating in Africa, South East Asia, India and the UK. The Short-Term Business (General Business) is seeking to fill the above listed position with a dynamic, forward thinking achiever with expertise in the Life Insurance field. Reporting to the Legal Officer–Legal Clerk will provide legal support to the business and maintain updated legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal recovery matters within the department and maintain accurate data of the same
• Handle correspondences both in writing and orally with external Advocates, Third party Advocates and Insurers.
• Conduct legal researches.
• Receive legal summons and other legal documents.
• Draft correspondences under the guidance of the Legal Officer / Manager.
• Provide accurate and relevant interpretation of legal documents, contracts and/ or agreements.
• Undertake court attendances and monitor all pending cases.
• Peruse court files as directed by the Legal Manager from time to time.
• Attend to legal mails as may be assigned from time to time.
• Settle third party claims, disbursements, advocates’ legal fees and doctors’ fees as may be directed by the Legal Manager or her designate.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Law. Degree in Law will be an added advantage
• At least 1 year working experience in a busy Legal Services Environment
• Ability to keep confidential information
• Good written and communication skills
• Broad knowledge of local legislature that touch on the business of the company