Badger Holdings is a specialised insurance and related services company.
Founded in 1995, we currently employ over 700 staff members across South Africa and Australia and insure over 180 000 clients with premiums in excess of US$100 million.
Through a unique blend of skills and expertise, Badger Holdings has grown into a formidable force in the insuran...
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The purpose of this role is to assist in investigations and implement investigative techniques to manage legal aspects on non-litigation matters where refutes are received on recovery side and to assist liabilities with technical refutes on high risk/quantum matters.
Requirements
LLB degree with at least post graduate work experience
In depth knowledge of merit adjudication on both Recovery and Liability merit matters;
In depth knowledge of re-occurring problematic scenarios that is deemed to be challenging above the parameters of what a Recovery or Liability TL can resolve themselves in terms of technicalities and argument and counter arguments.
Must be proficient with the key and IT applications relating to litigation
Ability to audit attorney accounts and take responsibility for queries should excessive amounts be charged outside court rules/agreement with said external attorney
Ability to make informed decisions whether a matter if viable to pursue by means of summons or not
Ability to make informed decisions whether a matter is viable to be defended as liability
Ability to formulate escalations based on case law and legal argument if and when required
Other skills:
Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to professionally represent the Department
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a team
Attention to detail and deadlines set by Snr Manager (essential)
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels, including during difficult or challenging circumstances
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