Autonomous Property & Casualty Claims Paralegal

RPC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RPC is seeking a Claims Handler / Paralegal to join its Property & Casualty team in Bristol. The role involves running a small caseload of subrogated recovery matters and assisting on higher value cases for insurers, with the potential to manage a claim from first instruction through pre-action and into proceedings where needed.

A familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules is therefore necessary. The team offers varied and challenging work, with autonomy to stamp your mark on files and opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience in insurance recovery matters is desirable but not essential.
• Strong client service focus with good communication and organisational skills.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Property Insurance claims of lower value and assist with higher value claims to include subrogated recovery matters, coverage and defence liability instructions.
• Deliver a high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements.
• Capture and collate required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes and procedures.
• Claims handling and/or paralegal experience.
• Litigation experience and familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules.
• An ability to build internal relationships and understand the firm's expertise to deliver excellent client service.
• Commercial, committed and proactive approach, including responding promptly to client needs and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of legal procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving while knowing when to consult others.
• Attention to detail with good organisational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Commitment to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Skills

Litigation experience

Civil Procedure Rules knowledge

Client service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RPC is seeking a Claims Handler / Paralegal to join its Property & Casualty team in Bristol. The role involves running a small caseload of subrogated recovery matters and assisting on higher value cases for insurers, with the potential to manage a claim from first instruction through pre-action and into proceedings where needed.

A familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules is therefore necessary. The team offers varied and challenging work, with autonomy to stamp your mark on files and opportunities