Recoveries Paralegal

Weightmans; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to manage a caseload of motor recovery cases. The role involves reviewing cases, ensuring compliance with client SLAs, and meeting financial targets. The ideal candidate should have experience in litigated motor recovery claims and excellent communication skills. Join this award-winning organisation known for its commitment to employees and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Recognized as a leading employer

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience dealing with litigated motor recovery claims.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks is desirable.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of motor recoveries cases effectively.
• Review liability and devise handling strategy.
• Comply with client SLAs and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Experience of handling litigated motor recovery claims

Knowledge of CPR

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About your new role

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

Accidents involving motor vehicles give rise to countless claims and legal actions, affecting every kind of business and non-commercial organisation and their insurers. The sheer volume of cases, and the constant possibility of major costs and resources being involved, can impact seriously on the operational performance of any of the parties involved.

What is needed most in this situation is a service that can help process cases with maximum speed and efficiency and achieve the most satisfactory settlements possible. Weightmans' Motor team is a market leader in this field offering a full service with dedicated teams dealing with fast track, multi track, recoveries, fraud, credit hire, indemnity issues and representation at inquests and criminal prosecutions.

Main duties and responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for aParalegal to manage a caseload of motor recoveries cases in Liverpool.

• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently
• Initially review liability, quantum before devising a strategy for continued handling
• Handle cases to conclusion including issuing proceedings and making Part 36 offers
• Complete client and firm MI procedures
• Comply with client SLAs, e-manual and local claims handling requirements
• Achieve set chargeable hours and financial targets
• Comply with Data Protection Procedures

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Paralegal you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

Ideally, you will have some experience of dealing with litigated motor recovery claims and a genuine interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable for you to have:

• Experience of handling a case load of litigated motor recovery files, within the small claims and fast track, preferably as a Claimant
• Knowledge of CPR
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and hit targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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