Paralegal - Property Damage

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Paralegal to join its Commercial Insurance (Property Damage) team in Manchester. The role supports subrogated recovery for insurers across commercial and domestic premises, with a hybrid pattern requiring attendance in Manchester 2 days per week.

Ideal for graduates or those with property damage experience, you will work with senior team members to build experience, complete training, and develop your legal career within a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• LLB or LLM qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members with a caseload in property damage and subrogated recovery.
• Prioritise workload and maximise efficiency of processes.
• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Develop technical and commercial knowledge through training and practice.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

LLB/LLM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why join us?

DWF are currently seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join their Commercial Insurance (Property Damage) team. The Commercial Insurance Team are instructed by their insurer clients predominantly to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims. The team work to recover the insurers' outlay where damage has been caused to their customer's property, including both commercial and domestic premises; as well as handling an increasing number of defender instructions. This is a great opportunity for someone who has recently graduated and is keen to progress their legal career, or for someone with previous experience in property damage who is looking to contribute their existing skillset in a well-established team. The role offers a hybrid working pattern, with attendance required in our Manchester office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior team members with a varied caseload of property casualty, property damage, product liability and subrogated recovery cases.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices.
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practice.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Relevant Legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM.
• Previous experience working in a Legal environment.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully assess files and sensitive data.
• Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience handling a property damage related case load or similar work types.
• Someone who can demonstrate a realdesire to develop their career with DWF.

What we offer?

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business 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.