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Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

Legal Advisor (Cape Town)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate EE position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 10 Apr 2024 by Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
  • Job 2560704 - Ref PTA000678

About the position

We are looking for an astute and dedicated Legal Advisor, with a background in Insurance OR Road Accident Fund, to join our Claims Management Department for our dynamic client located in the scenic city of Cape Town.  
They are continuing to grow and streamline their operations, and the addition of hiring a proficient Legal Advisor is essential for maintaining the high standards of service and efficiency that their department is known for.
This role is pivotal in managing the assessment and processing of claims, ensuring legal compliance, and upholding their commitment to clients and stakeholders.

If you are a professional with a passion for justice, a keen eye for detail, and a drive to contribute to a team making a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling and challenging position!
Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct Regulation 8 (bis) inquiries.
  • Compile documents and evidence.
  • Subpoena witnesses. Deciding on legal liability issues.
  • Liaise with Board Members.
  • Attend to payment of claims, other relevant expenses and costs.
  • Compliance with all regulatory and internal systems controls. Dealing with all aspects of all classes of claims.
  • Interrogating and handling claims through to settlement.
  • Handling claims in accordance with laid down quality and service standards.  
  • Maintaining paper files and computer records in relation to own claims.
  • Handling incoming written and telephone enquiries from clients and other stakeholders.
  • Receive and consider claim documentation.
  • Draft necessary letters and other correspondence.
  • Research relevant information like accounting records.
  • Research and peruse relevant opinions and case law.
  • Draw up claim notes recommending admission or rejection of claims.
  • The provision of a first class client service in all aspects is crucial.

Knowledge and skills: 

  • Assess claims or similar transactions in an efficient and effective manner (speedily and error free).
  • Manage high volumes of work.
  • Administer high volumes of files manually and electronically.


Assessment of claims:


  • Must have the legal knowledge necessary in order to be able to decide on legal liability issues, dealing with aspects of classes of claims, compliance with all regulatory internal systems controls, draw up claim notes recommending admission or rejection of claims, conduct regulation 8 (bis) enquiries.
  • Must have interview and interrogation skills.
  • Must have knowledge on how to retain the safe custody of evidence gathered.
  • Must be able to give objective and unbiased opinion on matters within his/her expertise.
  • Must be able to have a bird’s eye view of the case in front of him/her and be able to recognise different possible irregularities and devise plans to tackle them pro-actively and ensure that the right people are involved and that they get the right information in regards to this.

 Administration skills: 

  • Ability to receive a claim and to decide how to proceed from start to finish bearing in mind the set procedures and processes in the Claims Department already.
  • Must have excellent time management skills (ability prioritise claims and decide on time resource allocation).

Accounting standards and procedures:

  • Ability to interrogate accounting records.
  • Ability to interrogate bank statements and other bank related documents.  


REQUIREMENTS: 

  • LLB or Relevant Law Degree
  • Must be an Admitted Attorney in the High Court
  • Experience in Insurance Law / Road Accident Fund
  • 3-4 Years Post Admission working experience within Law Firm.  

Desired Skills:

  • legal
  • attorney
  • insurance law
  • personal injury
  • admitted attorney
  • legal advisor

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

About the agency

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) LTD Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) LTD is a services provider to the corporate sector since 1997. We believe in building quality and long-term relationships through business relations and interaction with our clients and professionals. We assist our customers in meeting their needs and build innovative and creative solutions for their challenging business requirements. ARCS believe in cultivating personal and meaningful relationships with clients and partners, and pride ourselves on sourcing seasoned professionals with the right work ethos who understand the importance of aligning with an organization’s strategy, values and principles. Our sole purpose is increasing the net financial worth of our clients through the provision of value-added support, superior human resource management and quality training solutions. Services Accredited Resource Consulting Services is a professional Human Resource provider specializing in: - Permanent Placements - Temporary & Project Employment - Top Talent - Payroll Outsourcing - Training & Development - ECOConductor As a developed Black Empowerment Organization (BBB-EE Level 2 Contributor), we have the advantage of both local and international expansion of our company, enabling us to concentrate on providing outstanding service. We fully comply to all regulatory authorities and are a proud member of APSO (Federation of African Professional Staffing Organizations) Vision To be a Market Leader in the industry by empowering Clients, Resources and Solutions, enabling us to exceed clients’ needs and expectations. Mission Our mission is to provide value added support, Professional Management and quality Training & Development Solutions. Values We strive to remain the Service Partner of choice through our dedication, flexibility and innovation. We will at all times act in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Professional Recruitment ARCS is a specialized recruitment company servicing all industries within South Africa and abroad. This service includes Permanent Placements, Temporary & Project Employment as well as Top Talent. We identify each industry with their own unique set of requirements and are flexible to provide the optimum solution. All prospective professionals are thoroughly assessed and screened followed by a structured interview process. Screening process includes verification of employment references, experience and qualifications. All checks are conducted through MIE. ARCS service offering is inclusive of advertising costs, recruitment campaigns and headhunting. Our fees are tailored to each clients’ needs. Our consultants are APSO certified, professional, fast and efficient. We provide a single point of contact through our Account Manager saving you time and money. Our passion is your career path! ARCS Training Academy ARCS Training Academy provides customised solutions for all your training needs, with excellent account managers attending to your every requirement. We are a high-quality training provider, focusing on exceeding our clients’ expectation. Quality measures are taken from beginning to end where we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality professional training and service meeting international standard. ARCS Training Academy places a particular emphasis on quality, values and ethics in training. We believe that in changing delegates hearts, where they identify their purpose and realise their natural talents and gifts, they take their skills to another level and are able to realise their full potential. We have a deep commitment to social responsibility and making a difference in disadvantaged communities. ARCS Training Academy Our Training and Service Offering Includes: - Apprenticeships and Learnerships across all sectors - Information Technology Training - Telecommunication Training - Soft Skills Training - Automotive Software Training - Systems Training - Skills Development Facilitation - Apprenticeship / Learnership Project Management

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