Senior Associate - Property Damage

DWF; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

DWF is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate in its Commercial Insurance team to focus on property damage matters. The role is based in Manchester with flexible hybrid working and potential placement across Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham.

Candidates with experience in property damage or property litigation and a strong insurance background are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of property-related claims, develop client relationships, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience in property damage or property litigation.
• Experience handling an insurance property caseload including TPD, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries.
• Ability to deliver results within strict deadlines and manage complex files.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of property related claims.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements.
• Analyse risk and justify decisions to clients both internally and externally.
• Prioritise work to maximise efficiency and accuracy in case handling.
• Support and mentor junior team members when needed.

Skills

Property damage

Insurance law

Case management

Time management

Job description

Why join us? Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF is currently recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate – Property Damage to join the team in Manchester. The team is experiencing sustained growth as a result of increased client demand and new instructions.

As a result, we are expanding the team to support this growing workload.

We are open to considering candidates across a broad range of experience levels within Property Damage or Property Litigation, provided they can demonstrate relevant technical expertise and a strong interest in this area of work.

The Commercial Insurance team acts for a prestigious and long-standing client base and handles a varied, high-quality caseload of complex insurance-related property disputes.

This includes first party property damage (FPPD), third party property damage (TPPD), product liability, policy coverage matters and subrogated recoveries. This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham, with the benefit of hybrid working in line with our firm-wide approach.

Responsibilities

• To manage your own caseload of property related claims
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge;
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs;
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• 5+ years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work.
• We are also open to considering candidate of all levels of PQE due to an ever expanding team and client demands.
• Prior experience handling an insurance property related caseload, including experience in third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries.
• Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally.
• A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

Desirable

• The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders
• A self-motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

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.

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.