Legal Assistant at CMA CGM

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring full cargo claims handling support for the Southern Africa Cluster
• Ensuring effective communication on claims matters to our global claims team on pre-claim and quantified cargo claim activities within stipulated turn-around times
• Lodging and facilitating Transnet Recoveries (Port and Rail)
• Lodging and handling third party claims (including raising of invoices)
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to legal matters and general claims matters
• Reviewing claims / legal submissions for discussion with Managing Counsel
• Liaising with External Service Providers (including attorneys) on matter progression and fees
• Provide weekly updates and reports to Managing Counsel
• Assisting Managing Counsel with daily tasks
• Maintaining Claims, Legal and Insurance Schedules
• General Legal Admin Support to the Managing Counsel
• Facilitating communication with Insurance Brokers on renewals and claims
• Assisting and attending to Compliance (POPI and other) RFIs and liaising with the various head office legal counterparts.

Skills and Qualifications

• LLB Degree/Paralegal Qualification, or equivalent experience +2 years’ experience in a HR position
• Experience in maritime industry
• +3 years' experience as a Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Proficient on Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and under supervision
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Honest and ethical