Litigation Consultant at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• The Litigation Consultant is responsible for managing and overseeing litigated and potentially litigated claims within short-term insurance lines (e.g., motor, non-motor, liability).
• Ensures cost-effective settlements, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and provides strategic guidance to internal stakeholders and external legal service providers to reduce claims costs and litigation exposure.

Requirements    

• Law Degree or Legal Diploma ( paralegal )
• Admitted attorney (Advantageous)
• 3-5 years extensive litigation claims experience
• 3-5+ years experience in Short-Term Insurance Claims including;
• Motor, Non-motor or Liability claims
• Litigated claims handling
• Working with Panels Attorneys
• Experience in alternative dispute resolution beneficial
• Experience and Knowledge in Civil procedure and litigation processes

Duties & Responsibilities    

Claims & Litigation Management

• Manage a portfolio of litigated and complex claims from inception to finalisation.
• Assess merits, liability, quantum, and legal risks associated with claims.
• Recommend appropriate legal strategies, including settlement, repudiation, or defence.
• Draft instructions to attorneys and monitor progress of litigation.
• Review summonses, plea documents, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Evaluate legal opinions to determine best-case and worst-case outcomes.
• Regulating and maintaining legal costs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with panel attorneys, advocates, investigators, and adjusters.
• Provide expert advice to Claims Consultants and Supervisors on litigation matters.
• Engage with brokers, clients, and third parties to negotiate settlements.

Cost Control

• Ensure litigation costs are managed effectively and within budget.
• Review attorney fee notes to verify accuracy and compliance with agreed structures.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved claim outcomes.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all litigation activities comply with FAIS, POPIA, TCF, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate claim records and documentation.
• Participate in audits and provide required documentation.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare monthly litigation reports, including trends, aged litigation matters, and performance of legal service providers.
• Identify root causes of litigated matters and recommend process or policy enhancements.

Competencies    

• Customer Service Focus
• Conflict Management
• Risk Awareness
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Judgement and Problems-solving skills
• Negotiations Skills
• Attention to Details
• Adaptability

Closing Date    

• 2026/03/25