Legal Assistant

CIC Group is looking for a Legal Assistant in Nairobi.

CIC Insurance Group is a leading insurance and financial services organisation with more than five decades of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve financial security.

We have grown into a dynamic Group offering life, general, micro insurance, asset management, and investment solutions, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi, and are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Our tagline, “We Keep Our Word,” reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering on our promises to our clients, partners, and communities.

CIC Group is passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of cooperatives, SMEs, corporates, and individuals. By joining us, you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of financial protection across Africa.

About the Role

Responsible for analysing and settling all legal matters relating to third party claims lodged with CIC and pursue recoveries with respect to material damages.

Key Responsibilities

• Review pleadings, legal opinions and status reports prepared by external advocates and action as appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions for review/ advice by management.
• Engage in negotiations with third party claimants with a view to settling
• admissible claims out of court.
• Issue instructions depending on the task to various service providers involved in
• the claims process such as advocates, investigators amongst others.
• Respond to demand letters from third party advocates and/or claimants;
• Initiate and ensure timely processing of legal claims payments (judgements, fee
• notes and discharge vouchers).
• Maintain and update reserves for all files.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or in a related field
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law required
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Progress in ACII, Diploma in Insurance (is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience