Legal Team Leader job at Directline Assurance Company
Full-Time @Directline Assurance Company Limited posted 2 months ago in Banking & Insurance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 14247
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience Less Than 1 Year
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Gender Both
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Industry Insurance
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Qualifications Bachelors' Degree/Diploma
Job Description
We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our growing team. If you are a passionate and results-oriented professional with a strong fit for the requirements we’ve outlined, we encourage you to apply.
Legal Team Leader job
Directline Assurance Company
insuring over 60% of the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) sector is celebrating 20 years
of service excellence!
As we mark this significant milestone, we are excited to invite applications from
motivated and qualified advocates to join our team in the role of Team Leader.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the general direction of the Line Manager, Supervise, Manage and Co-ordinate
the allocated Team of Associate Advocates, Legal Assistants and Claims Officers to
ensure that the highest quality of service is rendered to the company.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Management and Co-ordination
 Supervise, manage and co-ordinate, under the general direction of the Line
Manager, the allocated Team of Associate Advocates, Legal Assistants and
Claims Officers ensure that the highest quality of service is rendered to the
Company.
2. Cost Management
 Assist the Line Manager in effectively managing the budget allocated to the
Department and to ensure that the claim expenses within the allocated team
Legal Team Leader job.
 Manage the legal files stock of the allocated team and ensure that the targets
set by the Company for settlement and closure per Associate Advocate and
claims officer per month is attained.
3. Claim Investigations and Verification
 Conduct a thorough and detailed analysis of claim documents to enable early
fraud detection, and effectively address the fraudulent claims to meet the
guidelines.
4. Court Attendance and Preparation
 Manage and coordinate the Court attendance diaries of the Associate
Advocates and ensure that the available time and resources are effectively
utilized to ensure that the highest standard of service is rendered to the
Company
 Prepare and attend court on all files marked as critical and avail court
attendance reports to the Line Manager.
5. Pleadings and File Management
 Proper management of the legal and claims files in line with the guidelines
established by the client and ensuring that instructions are executed in a
timely and efficient manner to protect the interests of the client.
6. Reports
 Preparation of monthly performance reports for the allocated team and
submitting the same to the Line Manager
 Prepare any other periodical reports on the allocated portfolio of legal files as
may be required or directed by the Line Manager.
7. General Duties.
 Any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time by the Line Manager in
s obligations to the client.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an institution recognized by Commission for
Higher Education
Professional Qualifications
ï‚· Diploma in Law(KSL) and Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing
Certificate;
ï‚· Proficiency in use of computer applications;
Experience
ï‚· At least 4 Years Post Admission experience in Litigation
Skills and Attributes
• Organizational, conceptual and analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
• Ability to get well with diverse workforce;
• Honesty and integrity;
• Positive working attitude;
• Excellent litigation and negotiation skills
• Ability to give and take instruction
Application Instructions: Legal Team Leader job
If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send us a detailed CV and Application
Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the roles & responsibilities and the person
specifications (academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes)
listed above.
Applications that do not conform to the Application Instructions will not be considered.
Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to reach
us on or before 5.00pm Wednesday 11th June 2025.
To Apply
- Submit your CV and a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience align with the qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job description.
- We value clear and concise communication, so please tailor your cover letter to the specific role you’re interested in.
- Submit your application documents to human.resource(at)directline.co.ke by the closing date listed for the role.
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