Paralegal (2766)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm that values diversity and inclusion. As a Paralegal in the Motor Volume team, you'll manage a range of litigated insurance cases, ensuring effective resolutions while delivering exceptional service to high-profile clients. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, with office attendance required a few days a week. The firm offers a comprehensive rewards package, allowing you to tailor benefits to meet your needs. If you're passionate about Motor Insurance and eager to progress in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a Motor Insurance litigated caseload.
• Strong communication and administrative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Motor Insurance litigated caseload to satisfactory conclusions.
• Ensure high service delivery and maintain management information.

Skills

Motor Insurance litigation

Case management systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of MOJ processes

Flexibility in workload

Job description

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our Motor Volume team at DWF provides expertise in Motor Insurance related matters and is currently hiring for a Paralegal.

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

About the role

The Motor Volume team acts for a variety of high-profile insurer companies and defends a wide range of litigated claims arising from Road Traffic Accidents (RTA); as a result of which someone has incurred a loss, including Small Claims, Fast Track, and MOJ Stage 3 cases.

The role represents an opportunity to have responsibility and progress a Motor Insurance (defendant) litigated caseload to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients, whilst ensuring high levels of service delivery and maintaining management information under the terms of the client's service level agreements (SLA's).

About you

We are actively seeking applications from candidates who demonstrate a real interest in Motor Insurance work and have experience in proactively managing a caseload of litigated insurance cases to closure. The ideal candidate will possess the following expertise:

1. Previous experience running a Motor Insurance litigated caseload
2. Good knowledge of the MOJ and Small Track processes
3. The ability to assess liability and quantum
4. Effective use of case management systems
5. Meeting client SLA's
6. Flexibility in adjusting to changes in workload priorities
7. Strong communication and administrative skills
8. Attention to detail

The role is hybrid, with office attendance required 2-3 days per week.

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.