13 Legal jobs

Introduction The Insurance attorney is responsible for to manage the entire process with regards to the preparation of information for recovery purposes and preparation of court documents ( moto law, law of delict). Must also ensure compliance with internal department's standards of delivery, copying and collating of documents as well as specific attention to compliance with court requirements and the cost effective management of all matters being produced in order to decrease time to cash with minimum delays. Specification Negotiate or persuade insured / uninsured individuals to settle claims timeously through daily calls on matter where legal process has or is to be implemented - making and receiving calls Select matter for legal action based on internal criteria Monitoring daily tasks and campaigns of admin team Collation of all information provided by legal and pre-lit team Monitoring and updating of all required field on various systems Investigating all merit and quantums docs for verification of summons info Monitoring daily resolution of queries and monitoring frozen matters and closures(including query inboxes) Daily response to incoming correspondence Comprehensive interpretation of merits and assessment quantum Build string relationships with all stakeholders eg: third party's and clients Regular reporting to Insurance manager and Executives Ensure that Financial targets are achieved - daily, weekly, monthly Monitoring regular follow up on all processes drafted, served, not served, application for default judgment Any other administrative tasks required by management Provide feedback to clients and brokers Managing bulk processing of summonses to be printed and updated on the systems Ensuring team-wrok between pre-lit and litigation team Take accountability and ownership of the entire legal process Management of Cash Collections / Legal Process Compilation and preparation of summonses affidavits and judgments system correspondence any other correspondence LOD's Ensure that the work process complies with legislative and court requirements. Ensure that the work process complies with quality requirements Check own work done on a daily basis before it is handed over for printing. Book / File Management Update notes (flags) relating to the relevant status of accounts in accordance with legal flow requirements Coordinate and distribute legal documents to the appropriate department within the portfolio. Update and manage the Legal filing system. Update new contact information or addresses on Cheetah. Relationship Management Give input on Legal operational issues to Team Leaders and executives Technical: Knowledge and understanding of the following legislation: National Credit Act Debt Collectors Act Prescription Act Magistrates Court Act Knowledge and understanding of the MBD inc. systems: Cheetah Behavioural: Excellent administration skills Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Results and deadline driven Attention to Detail Resilience Team-player Multi - tasking Stress Tolerance Planning and Organising Empathy and Conflict handling skills Requirements Required minimum Education/ Training: Grade 12 Law Degree Admitted Attorney Knowledge of Insured claims re merits and case law Right of appearance Required minimum Work Experience: 1 - 2 years experience in a Collections Environment Knowledge of Legal Collections Process (preferable) Strong administrative background •Understanding of the recovery handling process •Computer literacy ( Excel, MS word) •Understanding of the claims handling process •Excellent negotiation skills

Marketing Intern - Jumia (Internship) Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 14 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC. Founded in 2012, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience through a wide range of products categories including mobiles & tablets, computers, electronics, home & living, fashion, sports, health & beauty, grocery and others. Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps in. We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey Main responsibilities: Assist the head of financial services on a daily basis on marketing Assist the marketing team with webmarketing for Jumia One Work on the communication support with designers Follow up Jumia One’s marketing plan Work one Jumia One’s referral program Regular check on marketing budgets / Expenses Work on Newsletter , Push notification, SMS KPIs follow up and analysis VS actions done Regular Reporting Required Skills : Degree in Business, Marketing or related field; Experience in online marketing, digital and affiliate marketing is a big plus; Understanding and knowledge of additional online marketing channels (PPC, SEO, email marketing, media buying, etc.); Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Technical knowledge in google analytics is a plus; Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in French and English; having sense of the service and gifted of a relational good sense; Works well in a fast-paced / deadline driven environment; Fast learner, accurate, systematic and methodical; Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; Self-motivated and driven. Ability to work with different services within Jumia What we offer : Be part of the launch of a new and exciting service in Morocco : Jumia One A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.

Introduction To assist the attorney/ manager in processing and drafting required legal documentation in order to facilitate legal collections. Furthermore to recover delinquent debt through the use of the in house legal processes in order to bring to effect the relevant application of legal documentation required to collect revenue. Specification Legal Process Manage the front end collections process through the drafting of court applications Analyse files / data available from Cheetah to ascertain appropriate legal court applications ie: * Judgement * R&S process Implement the specific legal requirements set by various courts by choosing appropriate court on system Check case number has been confirmed before proceeding Perform quality checks on all legal documents / collated copies as well as documents for agent to issue Merge documentation according to relevant stage, status and flag in accordance with the standard set from time to time. Telephonic campaign driven collections. Follow up calls to debtors post receipt of legal documentation File Management Execute instructions based on ageing report extracted by attorney on hand over files Merge Legal documents and correspondence to obtain court order Coordinate and distribute legal documents to the appropriate Regions/ Correspondence and Third Parties Highlight problem areas to management Update and manage the legal filing system on cheetah manually and automated in due course Relationship Management Give input on legal operational issues to attorneys Escalate complaints / queries from various stakeholders that can not be dealt with on this level (internal & external) Admin/Filing Scan documentation on file to cheetah Check relevant file number to ensure quality assurance Courier management, arrange with couriers and complete weigh bills Track couriers and documentation and highlight problem areas to management Reporting Provide weekly production report on matters worked, pending and unresolved Manage courier report weekly to quality check costs. Collections Effective collection on active and disconnected accounts: Effective collection of active debtors and minimizing the rollover of accounts, Advise customers on alternative payment plans, Ensure client satisfaction by resolving queries quickly, efficiently and in accordance with the relevant procedure, Complete daily productivity reports accurately and timeously, Ensure that monthly targets and deadlines are achieved. Requirements Matric Legal working experience (Advantageous) Paralegal Certificate (Advantageous) Computer Literate 3 - 5 year collections experience

Introduction AVBOB, Africa's Largest Mutual Assurance Society Providing a One-Stop Funeral Insurance and Burial Solution, Has a Vacancy for a Manager Legal and Governance Specification RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Providing sound legal advice to senior management and the Board regarding corporate law and criminal law matters. Ensuring that the legal risks facing the Group are adequately mitigated Assist in drafting reports, opinions and memoranda on governance and related matters. Liaise with the combined assurance function to ensure internal compliance with Group requirements. Assist with the preparation and facilitation of the Group's annual B-BBEE audit process. Conduct research on a range of corporate law and governance matters. Provide a risk-based approach to the management of the Group's governance function. Assist with training and ad hoc projects and initiatives. Advise the board on Corporate Governance Principles and implementation of programmes and risk management frameworks. Develop, implement, communicate and maintain governance, risk and compliance policies, processes and procedures. Requirements QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: An appropriate tertiary qualification - LLB Admitted as an Advocate / Attorney to the bar EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 8 Years experience as a legal practitioner / attorney. Experience in litigation obtained from exposure to the Magistrate Court, High Court, Labour Court and CCMA litigation. 5 Years experience in civil litigation, commercial law, insurance law and practice as an advocate/ attorney. SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: Combined assurance function to ensure internal compliance. Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance practices and procedures. Excellent command of the English language. Full working knowledge of MS Office. Ability to communicate at all levels with strong stakeholder management and customer service skills. Assist with training. Report submission. Submission for Board and Board Committees. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Result driven. Annual B-BBEE audit process. Good planning and implementing skills. Risk and compliance processes. Conflict management skills. Strong problem solving skills. Communication skills (verbal/written) / good listening skills.

Introduction Candidate Attorneys for articles starting in 2021 in our Pretoria and Cape Town branches! Although academic results will get us interested, this is not all that we are looking for. We are looking for the EISH factor: energetic, intelligent and self-motivated individuals who are hardworking. If you think you have the EISH factor, please read on! Our aim is to recruit well rounded high caliber candidate attorneys, who are committed and suited to the practice of law within the diverse and multi-cultural environment at MacRobert. Specification What to expect from your articles During your two year contract of articles, we expect from our Candidate Attorneys to commit to the firm, by living out our values, being: T - Teamwork and effective communicating when interacting; R - Respect, mutual trust and openness in relationships; I - Integrity, ethics and professionalism in service; P - Passion, commitment and work ethic as attitudes. We aim to train candidate attorneys for their future roles as lawyers in legal practices and the legal corporate environment, by equipping them with the skills required to fulfill these positions. Requirements When and how to apply Candidates should please submit their : 1. Detailed CV 2. Certified copies of full academic records 3. Matric certificate 4. A certified colour copy of their ID Candidate attorneys' remuneration is competitive and compares favourably with remuneration offered by other leading law firms.

Introduction Candidate Attorneys for articles starting in 2020 in our Cape Town branch! What we are looking for Although academic results will get us interested, this is not all that we are looking for. We are looking for the EISH factor: energetic, intelligent and self-motivated individuals who are hardworking. If you think you have the EISH factor, please read on! Our aim is to recruit well rounded high calibre candidate attorneys, who are committed and suited to the practice of law within the diverse and multi-cultural environment at MacRobert. Specification What to expect from your articles During your two year contract of articles, we expect from our Candidate Attorneys to commit to the firm, by living out our values, being: T - Teamwork and effective communicating when interacting; R - Respect, mutual trust and openness in relationships; I - Integrity, ethics and professionalism in service; P - Passion, commitment and work ethic as attitudes. We aim to train candidate attorneys for their future roles as lawyers in legal practices and the legal corporate environment, by equipping them with the skills required to fulfil these positions. Requirements When and how to apply Candidates should please submit their : 1. Detailed CV 2. Certified copies of full academic records 3. Matric certificate 4. A certified colour copy of their ID document to Email Disabled], in order to be considered for articles for 2019 (Subject: Cape Town Articles 2019). Remuneration Candidate attorneys' remuneration is competitive and compares favourably with remuneration offered by other leading law firms.

Introduction The Loss Adjustor contributes to the organisational goals by generating maximum savings, preventing fraud & managing expenditure through the validation of claims by using expert abilities in various fields of investigation. Specification Accurate administration & underwriting of claims; validation of claims by investigating/applying expertise/utilising resources i.e. police/supplier/etc. Interviewing customers as well as other parties. Effective costing of claimed items through ensuring professional/thorough investigation of claims; maintain an acceptable claims expenditure ratio by finalising & adjusting claims accurately. Uphold agreed SLA's/turnaround times and ensuring customer satisfaction & retention. Knowledge of: short term insurance industry knowledge; forensic investigating knowledge; basic legal understanding & investigation procedures & techniques. Requirements Matric; Forensic Investigation Diploma/Insurance Institute qualification; FAIS compliant. Minimum of 2 years work experience within one or more of the following fields: insurance/police/forensic/audit/legal OR 5 years work experience in any investigative work environments. Short term industry knowledge; forensic investigating knowledge; basic legal understanding; investigation procedures and techniques.

Introduction The Insurance attorney is responsible for to manage the entire process with regards to the preparation of information for recovery purposes and preparation of court documents ( moto law, law of delict). Must also ensure compliance with internal department's standards of delivery, copying and collating of documents as well as specific attention to compliance with court requirements and the cost effective management of all matters being produced in order to decrease time to cash with minimum delays. Specification Negotiate or persuade insured / uninsured individuals to settle claims timeously through daily calls on matter where legal process has or is to be implemented - making and receiving calls Select matter for legal action based on internal criteria Monitoring daily tasks and campaigns of admin team Collation of all information provided by legal and pre-lit team Monitoring and updating of all required field on various systems Investigating all merit and quantums docs for verification of summons info Monitoring daily resolution of queries and monitoring frozen matters and closures(including query inboxes) Daily response to incoming correspondence Comprehensive interpretation of merits and assessment quantum Build string relationships with all stakeholders eg: third party's and clients Regular reporting to Insurance manager and Executives Ensure that Financial targets are achieved - daily, weekly, monthly Monitoring regular follow up on all processes drafted, served, not served, application for default judgment Any other administrative tasks required by management Provide feedback to clients and brokers Managing bulk processing of summonses to be printed and updated on the systems Ensuring team-wrok between pre-lit and litigation team Take accountability and ownership of the entire legal process Management of Cash Collections / Legal Process Compilation and preparation of summonses affidavits and judgments system correspondence any other correspondence LOD's Ensure that the work process complies with legislative and court requirements. Ensure that the work process complies with quality requirements Check own work done on a daily basis before it is handed over for printing. Book / File Management Update notes (flags) relating to the relevant status of accounts in accordance with legal flow requirements Coordinate and distribute legal documents to the appropriate department within the portfolio. Update and manage the Legal filing system. Update new contact information or addresses on Cheetah. Relationship Management Give input on Legal operational issues to Team Leaders and executives Technical: Knowledge and understanding of the following legislation: National Credit Act Debt Collectors Act Prescription Act Magistrates Court Act Knowledge and understanding of the MBD inc. systems: Cheetah Behavioural: Excellent administration skills Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Results and deadline driven Attention to Detail Resilience Team-player Multi - tasking Stress Tolerance Planning and Organising Empathy and Conflict handling skills Requirements Required minimum Education/ Training: Grade 12 Law Degree Admitted Attorney Knowledge of Insured claims re merits and case law Right of appearance Required minimum Work Experience: 1 - 2 years experience in a Collections Environment Knowledge of Legal Collections Process (preferable) Strong administrative background •Understanding of the recovery handling process •Computer literacy ( Excel, MS word) •Understanding of the claims handling process •Excellent negotiation skills

Marketing Intern - Jumia (Internship) Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 14 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC. Founded in 2012, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience through a wide range of products categories including mobiles & tablets, computers, electronics, home & living, fashion, sports, health & beauty, grocery and others. Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps in. We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey Main responsibilities: Assist the head of financial services on a daily basis on marketing Assist the marketing team with webmarketing for Jumia One Work on the communication support with designers Follow up Jumia One’s marketing plan Work one Jumia One’s referral program Regular check on marketing budgets / Expenses Work on Newsletter , Push notification, SMS KPIs follow up and analysis VS actions done Regular Reporting Required Skills : Degree in Business, Marketing or related field; Experience in online marketing, digital and affiliate marketing is a big plus; Understanding and knowledge of additional online marketing channels (PPC, SEO, email marketing, media buying, etc.); Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Technical knowledge in google analytics is a plus; Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in French and English; having sense of the service and gifted of a relational good sense; Works well in a fast-paced / deadline driven environment; Fast learner, accurate, systematic and methodical; Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; Self-motivated and driven. Ability to work with different services within Jumia What we offer : Be part of the launch of a new and exciting service in Morocco : Jumia One A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.

We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues. Responsibilities Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.) Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Introduction To assist the attorney/ manager in processing and drafting required legal documentation in order to facilitate legal collections. Furthermore to recover delinquent debt through the use of the in house legal processes in order to bring to effect the relevant application of legal documentation required to collect revenue. Specification Legal Process Manage the front end collections process through the drafting of court applications Analyse files / data available from Cheetah to ascertain appropriate legal court applications ie: * Judgement * R&S process Implement the specific legal requirements set by various courts by choosing appropriate court on system Check case number has been confirmed before proceeding Perform quality checks on all legal documents / collated copies as well as documents for agent to issue Merge documentation according to relevant stage, status and flag in accordance with the standard set from time to time. Telephonic campaign driven collections. Follow up calls to debtors post receipt of legal documentation File Management Execute instructions based on ageing report extracted by attorney on hand over files Merge Legal documents and correspondence to obtain court order Coordinate and distribute legal documents to the appropriate Regions/ Correspondence and Third Parties Highlight problem areas to management Update and manage the legal filing system on cheetah manually and automated in due course Relationship Management Give input on legal operational issues to attorneys Escalate complaints / queries from various stakeholders that can not be dealt with on this level (internal & external) Admin/Filing Scan documentation on file to cheetah Check relevant file number to ensure quality assurance Courier management, arrange with couriers and complete weigh bills Track couriers and documentation and highlight problem areas to management Reporting Provide weekly production report on matters worked, pending and unresolved Manage courier report weekly to quality check costs. Collections Effective collection on active and disconnected accounts: Effective collection of active debtors and minimizing the rollover of accounts, Advise customers on alternative payment plans, Ensure client satisfaction by resolving queries quickly, efficiently and in accordance with the relevant procedure, Complete daily productivity reports accurately and timeously, Ensure that monthly targets and deadlines are achieved. Requirements Matric Legal working experience (Advantageous) Paralegal Certificate (Advantageous) Computer Literate 3 - 5 year collections experience

Introduction To assist and support the Attorney through a training process, in order to gain the knowledge to become an Attorney. Specification Legal Process Preparation of documents for court Drafting of court documents Indexing and pagination of court files Briefing and consultation with advocates Serving and filing of court documents Prepare case law and researches Prepare cases for trials Negotiating settlements Attending court appearance Drafting of bill of costs Telephonic follow up with Debtors, Sheriffs, Attorneys and Correspondents Attend to all general requests from Attorneys and Legal Secretaries Relationship Management Be an integral part of the management team to ensure that support required from other business units is obtained Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, and clients to ensure client retention Consult with clients and debtors Reporting Analyse legal data for the compilation of management reports Prepare monthly progress report o Legal files o MIS reports Requirements No working experience is required Details of the knowledge required are listed below] - Legal process - Relationship management - Reporting Education / Training Required: - B.Com LLB - BA LLB - LLB

Introduction Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven and customer- centric organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation, we would like to attract the best minds that are innovative, optimistic game changers and think beyond the obvious. Technology Innovation Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended. Job Purpose: To provide intellectual property opinions and advice in respect of TIA's projects, platforms and programmes and to generally provide guidance to the TIA internal environment regarding all intellectual property matters to ensure that TIA's rights are secured. Specification A science or engineering degree Admission as an attorney Admission as a patent attorney At least 4 years experience in a technology innovation and commercialisation environment of which at least two years must be post admission as a patent attorney Skills: Management skills Persuasion skills Negotiation skills Problem solving skills. Legal analysis and report writing skills Knowledge: Knowledge of local and international intellectual property trends Knowledge of the regulatory environment within which TIA operates Knowledge of technology commercialisation trends