Paralegal

IPS Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not for profit organization in Manchester is looking for a Claims Paralegal to join their in-house legal team. The successful candidate will manage public and employers liability claims, working closely with solicitors and external legal teams. The role offers a competitive salary without billable hours and includes a hybrid work model with good benefits such as holiday and a pension contribution.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Life assurance

6% pension contribution

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in public liability and employers liability claims.
• Knowledge of CPR and litigation process is required.
• Experience in property damage work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming claims for a self-insured not for profit organisation.
• Resolve claims pre-litigation and work alongside solicitors if litigated.
• Deal with external legal panel lawyers to progress cases.

Skills

Assess liability

Interpret policy information

Form strategy

Job description

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.

Apply Now
To be considered for this claims adjuster role based in Manchester please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible.