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Weightmans Llp; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Weightmans, one of the UK's leading and award-winning claims practices, is expanding its Claims teams across multiple locations. We are seeking experienced professionals in claims handling, litigation and client service to progress their careers.

Roles span clinical negligence, EL/PL, motor, disease and more, with flexible hybrid working options depending on the role. You will join a nationally recognised team delivering expert advice and outstanding client service to insurers, businesses and

Qualifications

• Experience gained within a claims, insurance or litigation environment.
• Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage own caseload and handle claims end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims or manage your own caseload.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver outcomes.
• Progress your career through learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Claims handling

Insurance litigation

Personal injury litigation

Motor claims

Casualty claims

Case management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptable to new tech

Job description

the opportunity to build rewarding and long-term careers within one of the UK's most respected claims practices. As our Claims teams continue to grow, we are seeking experienced individuals who are passionate about claims handling, litigation and client service and who are looking to take the next step in their careers.

Opportunities Across Our Claims Practice

We recruit experienced professionals across a range of specialist areas, including:

• Clinical Negligence
• Casualty
• Employers' Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL)
• Large Loss and Catastrophic Injury
• Motor Claims
• Motor Fraud
• Credit Hire
• Disease
• Local Government
• Police Claims
• Costs
• Intelligence and Investigations

Positions are available across all Weightmans office locations, with flexible and hybrid working options available depending on the role.

About You

We are seeking professionals with experience gained within a claims, insurance or litigation environment who can bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a client-focused approach. Your experience may include:

• Defendant or claimant claims work
• Insurance litigation
• Personal injury litigation
• Motor, fraud, casualty, disease or healthcare claims
• Case and file management
• Claims handling and investigationNegotiation and dispute resolution
• Managing client and insurer relationships
• Litigated and pre-litigated claims

You'll Be

• Client-focused and commercially aware
• Experienced in handling claims or managing your own caseload
• An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative team player
• Motivated to develop your expertise and progress your career
• Adaptable and open to new technologies and innovative ways of working

Key Benefits

• One of the UK's leading and award-winning Claims practices
• High-quality work with market-leading insurers, businesses and public sector clients
• Genuine career progression opportunities across a national team
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Investment in learning, development and professional qualifications
• Access to specialist claims and litigation expertise across multiple disciplines
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise and specialise in your chosen area
• Industry-leading technology and innovation to support your success
• Competitive benefits package and wellbeing support

About your new role

Are you an experienced claims professional looking for your next challenge? If so, come and join one of the UK's Leading Claims Teams and Build Your Future with Weightmans. We are particularly interested in speaking with experienced Claims Handlers, Paralegals, Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates, Team Managers, Cost Professionals and Claims Support Administrative professionals with a background in insurance litigation, personal injury, motor, fraud, casualty, healthcare or other claims disciplines.

If you have the technical expertise, commercial awareness and ambition to succeed within a leading national claims practice, we'd love to hear from you. At Weightmans, our Claims division is a nationally recognised team of legal and claims professionals delivering expert advice and outstanding client service across a broad range of insurance and litigation specialisms. Combining legal expertise, innovation and technology, we provide ambitious claims professionals with.

Please note: We may review your application for other suitable opportunities within the firm and, where appropriate, transfer your application to a different vacancy that better matches your skills and experience. Take the next step in your claims career with Weightmans and discover where your experience could take you.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

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