Note: This is a 12-month, fixed-term contract position
Purpose of the job: The Officer: Legal Administration is accountable to process documentation relating to claims settlement as well as the effective coordination of processes and procedures that contribute to the efficient early settlement of claims disputes outside court proceedings.
Key Performance Areas
Legal Administration:
Transcribe and proofread legal documents for settlement discussions.
Collate all directives and update the case file database.
Retrieve information at all times as requested in the office.
Administer processes relating to the arbitration of disputes between parties.
Brief experts for purposes of administering the claims.
Administer hearing sessions to ensure that all parties present information or evidence relative to claims.
Ensure confidentiality of all documents under control and that documentation reaches the intended recipients.
Follow up on outstanding matters on behalf of the Legal Administration department.
Document proceedings and follow up on the action log related to the settlement of the claims discussion.
File all settlement agreements.
Block Settlements:
Arrange meetings for block settlements.
Manage court documentation and filing.
Diarise and monitor court processes.
Narrate and provide clarity on the assessment and determination of the claims offer.
Reporting:
Contribute to the preparation and submission of reports.
Report regularly and periodically perform necessary submissions to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.
Stakeholder Management:
Aid in proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent.
Experience:
Relevant 3 years' experience in a Legal Administration related environment.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required:
Dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiating capabilities.
Legislation & Regulatory Knowledge including Personal Injury and Third-party compensation.
Knowledge of laws and legislation applicable to the organisation.
Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional, and High Courts of South Africa.
Planning, Organising, and Coordinating.
Personal Mastery.
Judgement and Decision Making.
Ethics and Values.
Client Service Orientation.
Note: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer; successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs."
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