About the Company - Our client is a leading international legal business. They are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate.
About the Role - Our client is currently looking for an ambitious Solicitor or Associate to lead their Property Recoveries team in Belfast. Their specialist team provides expert and practical advice over a range of areas:
* Subrogated property
* Uninsured Loss Recoveries
* Recovery of overpayments and duplicate payments
Responsibilities - Whilst managing a caseload of your own litigated recovery files, you will also supervise two colleagues, you will have responsibility for:
* Motivating and engaging the team, as well as overseeing the well-being of the workforce
* Undertaking annual and interim performance review discussions, to review overall performance, progress against objectives, behavioural compliance, development and career progression opportunities
* Identifying and recognising positive performance and behaviours
* Driving and improving financial performance of colleagues through effective management and support
* Absence management, including conducting return to work interviews
* Induction of colleagues and ensuring that the team's induction processes and documents are regularly reviewed and updated to remain up to date
* Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards.
* Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
* Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
* Ensure cases reach repudiation/settlement and the archiving procedure is completed as quickly as possible.
* Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Line Manager in the first instance
* Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
* Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Team Partner where required.
Qualifications - A qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland who ideally has either Recoveries or Litigation experience.
Required Skills
* Team management and / or supervision experience is preferable but not essential
* Interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of recoveries investigation as required for the role
* Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to claims settlement.
* Willing to take on client opportunities whether in person or virtually
* IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential.
* Evidence of achievement of personal financial performance
* A sound understanding of commercial management and financial delivery
* A high level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs
* Ability to motivate, coach and mentor colleagues at all levels
* Keen eye for detail to ensure data produced by the team is accurate and can be used to identify trends
* Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously
* Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing at all levels
Preferred Skills
* Ability to motivate, coach and mentor colleagues at all levels
* Keen eye for detail to ensure data produced by the team is accurate and can be used to identify trends
* Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously
* Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing at all levels
Pay range and compensation package - This is an excellent opportunity which will offer the successful candidate a competitive package along with excellent benefits, flexible working and career development.
For more details send your cv in confidence to orla@energisrecruitment.com or call me on 07526839030