Department: Insurance Litigation
Location: Derby, UK
Description
We are recruiting for a Recoveries Paralegal to join our Insurance Litigation team.
The Insurance Litigation Recoveries Paralegal will be responsible for managing their own significant caseload of uninsured loss recoveries on behalf of key insurer clients of the firm. Files are handled from start to finish, including key elements of the litigation process.
This role reports on a day-to-day basis to the Recoveries Manager and ultimately to the Head of Insurance Litigation as head of department.
Key Responsibilities
1. Run a significant caseload of uninsured loss recovery claims and manage a portfolio of key clients.
2. Ensure financial targets are met on a personal and team level.
3. Ensure that all recoveries SLAs and procedures are followed.
4. Liaise directly with clients and be their day-to-day contact.
5. Upskill personal knowledge of the litigation process.
6. Assist with client pitches and tenders where necessary.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
1. Ideally you will have experience in dealing with uninsured loss recovery matters.
2. Experience handling files from cradle to grave.
3. Have a good academic background.
4. Possess exceptional client care skills.
5. Be a team player and able to get on with and lead others.
6. Possess excellent networking and client development skills.
7. Have excellent knowledge of IT systems and processes.
Benefits
What we offer?
1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus potential
3. Great working environment at our Derby Head offices
4. Career Development opportunities
5. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6. Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
7. 1 week's holiday carry over
8. Extra day off for your birthday
9. Staff card discount scheme for local shops
10. Social days and evenings on the firm
11. Staff discounts on legal services
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