Paralegal

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal team seeks an experienced EL/PL Claims Paralegal to join their thriving in-house team. This role entails managing claims for a self-insured not-for-profit organization, offering a competitive salary and benefits. The position allows for hybrid working, emphasizing a supportive environment away from billable hour pressures.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Life assurance

6% pension contribution

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in public liability and employers liability work.
• Additional experience in property damage preferred.
• Knowledge of CPR and litigation process essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming claims for a not-for-profit organization.
• Resolve claims prelitigation and work with panel solicitors if litigated.

Skills

Assessment of liability

Policy interpretation

Strategy formation

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EL/PL Claims Paralegal | In house legal team | Manchester | £32500-35950

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced paralegal or legal executive claims handler to its in house legal team.

Role Overview
You will join role to join the established and growing team headed by an experienced solicitor. The role is to deal with incoming claims for a self-insured not for profit organisation. You will deal with the claims prelitigation, ideally resolving them at that stage. If litigated you will still be involved, but working alongside panel solicitors handling the claim.

Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking someone with the following experience/characteristics:

• Previous experience dealing with public liability and employers liability work from a claimant or defendant perspective. As a guide you must have at least 12 months experience handling cases of this nature.
• Able to assess liability and quantum.
• Additional experience in property damage work would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of CPR and litigation process.
• Ability to interpret policy information.
• Able to form strategy for the case and deal with external legal panel lawyers to progress the case.

What’s on offer?
On offer with this opportunity is:

• Competitive salary of £32500-35950 dependant on experience.
• A different environment for those looking to move away from private practice. You will be joining a large not for profit organisation. There are no billable hours.
• Good benefits including 28 days holiday, annual bonus, life assurance and 6% pension contribution.
• Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week working remotely.