Trinity Claims delivers straightforward and reliable claims solutions, specialising in household and motor claims insurance claims with a focus on customer service. We are an extremely dynamic and market leading company, enjoying significant growth on the back of strong relationships with insurer clients, their policyholders and key suppliers, and the effective use of technology.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to provide general legal support to the Head of Legal Services at Trinity Claims, including the supervision and monitoring of external service providers; liaising with insurers, their policyholders, third parties and suppliers; the conduct of litigation on behalf of Trinity Claims and their parent, QMetric Group Limited; providing legal advice on policy wordings; and delivering a market leading legal service.
We'll need you to be able to assist the Head of Legal Services with:
* Conducting the defence of litigation of claims brought against Trinity Claims on the wider QMetric Group.
* Supervision and Monitoring of external service providers:
- Initiating and conducting tenders,
- Auditing performance against agreed criteria,
- Regular meetings to review performance,
- Reporting to senior management on performance.
* Providing policy advice on the interpretation and drafting of household, motor, pet and related policies.
* Provide general legal advice and assistance to Trinity Claims and the wider QMetric Group Limited on a broad range of issues including:
o Commercial contracts,
o Employment issues,
o Large and/or complex losses,
o Legal research.
The role will require you to:
* Review documents and advise on liability, quantum, and strategy.
* Carry out legal research.
* Draft pleadings, applications, instructions and statements.
* Participate in settlement negotiations and ADR.
* Maintain an effective claims handling and diarising system.
* Report internally on a regular basis with KPIs.
* Plan and execute strategic initiatives to agreed timelines.
* Ensure a relevant level of technical understanding with continuous development and training.
* Undertake any individual or team task or activity reasonably requested and in line with the company values.
* Be self-motivated to work independently, managing your time prioritising your workload appropriately.
* Maintain resilience and composure to remain positive under pressure and in changing circumstances.
* Demonstrate a desire to take ownership of your work and maintain excellent attention to detail.
* Ensure a relevant level of specialist understanding with continuous development and learning.
* Constantly seek and communicate improvements in business processes.
We're looking for:
(note, these are preferences not requirements)
* At least 3 years relevant legal experience (legal qualifications not required).
* Prior experience of handling litigation.
* Understanding of Court Procedure Rules and litigation management.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Accurate with a high level of attention to detail.
* Tact and assertiveness when dealing with third parties and opponents.
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability to take on increased ownership and responsibility when necessary.
* The ability to work individually and proactively, as well as part of a team.
What will you get in return?
* On-site gym.
* Free breakfast (when working at the Tonbridge site).
* Performance-based bonus.
* Cost of living salary review every October.
* 5* review premium of £25 per review.
* Employee of the month & employee of the year awards.
* Refer and Friend bonus of £750 per placement.
* We have 25 days of holiday a year, plus bank holidays.
* Company sick pay scheme (1 week per 1 year of service, total up to 12 weeks full pay).
* 1 fully paid charity day a year.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for you and your immediate family. Includes 6 free counselling sessions per issue reported.
* Life insurance for employees between the age of 18 and 66 years old, 4x salary, starting on the first day of employment.
* Enhanced pension contribution options.
* We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or any of the characteristics protected by law.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today to be considered for this opportunity and a member of our recruitment team will get back to you. Please submit your CV to Recruitment@trinityclaims.co.uk
The application deadline for this role is 30th September 2024.
We kindly request that no agencies contact us regarding this position. Speculative CVs will not be accepted.
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