Property Damage Litigation Executive

William James Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £35,000

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company pension scheme

Full training and development support

Job summary

A leading national law firm in the UK is looking for a Property Damage Litigation Executive to join its Property Damage team in Manchester or Bristol. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of defendant property damage matters, assisting solicitors with court documents, evidence management, and client relationships. With a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and benefits like hybrid working and full training support, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven Paralegal seeking growth in litigation and property damage law.

Qualifications

• Paralegal with experience in Property Damage or Defendant Insurance claims.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and a varied caseload effectively.
• A team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of defendant property damage matters.
• Prepare court documents, manage evidence and disclosure, and draft witness statements.
• Assist in hearings and case conferences, contributing to maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Property Damage or Defendant Insurance claims

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Legal research skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Job description

The Role

Property Damage Litigation Executive - Manchester / Bristol

A leading national law firm recognised for its expertise in insurance litigation and its collaborative, inclusive culture is now seeking a Paralegal to join its well-established Property Damage team.

In this role, you’ll support experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of defendant property damage matters, including claims arising from fires, floods, escapes of water, subsidence, and impact damage. The work involves defending claims on behalf of insurers, local authorities, and housing associations.

Your day-to-day work will include preparing court documents, managing evidence and disclosure, drafting witness statements, liaising with experts and counsel, and assisting in hearings and case conferences. You’ll also help progress files to resolution and contribute to maintaining strong client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Paralegal seeking hands-on experience within a leading insurance practice and the chance to develop a career in litigation and property damage law.

The Candidate

• Paralegal with experience in Property Damage or Defendant Insurance claims
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and a varied caseload effectively
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
• A team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with civil procedure, litigation process, and regulatory compliance

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and development support, including internal training contract opportunities

Contact

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice