Legal Officer - Claims & Litigation Specialist

Torbay Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a Legal Officer (Claims Handling) to join the Licensing and Litigation team. The role involves handling low value compensation claims against the Council, including public liability, employers' liability and property damage, with responsibility for investigations and evidence gathering.

The successful candidate will support solicitors in complex and high value claims, require strong analytical and negotiation skills, and have experience in insurance or legal claims

Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance, compensation or legal claims.
• Strong investigative, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of civil litigation processes and pre-action protocols.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of low value compensation claims against the Council.
• Investigate claims, assess liability, gather evidence, and liaise with insurers and solicitors.
• Support solicitors and other legal professionals in managing complex and high value claims.

Skills

Legal advice

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Torbay Council is seeking a Legal Officer (Claims Handling) to join the Licensing and Litigation team. The role involves handling low value compensation claims against the Council, including public liability, employers' liability and property damage, with responsibility for investigations and evidence gathering.

The successful candidate will support solicitors in complex and high value claims, require strong analytical and negotiation skills, and have experience in insurance or legal claims