Litigation Paralegal

Aston Charles Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional qualifications

Generous benefits package

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Claims Handler to manage a diverse range of claims. The successful candidate will handle sensitive cases while providing excellent customer service in a supportive team environment. With opportunities for progression and a competitive flexible benefits package, this role encourages professional growth and offers a work-from-home option one day a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling sensitive claims, including Employer’s and Public Liability.
• Background in insurance or legal fields is essential.
• Professional qualifications are encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of claims including complex cases.
• Work with a dedicated mentor and assist vulnerable customers.
• Get involved in various projects within the claims division.

Skills

Claims handling

Legal background

Sensitivity in dealing with cases

Education

Solicitor, Litigation Executive or Paralegal qualifications

Job description

This range is provided by Aston Charles Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Aston Charles Ltd

Managing Director, Insurance & Financial Services Recruiter

RJ-3152

Leeds

Salary negotiable plus lucrative bonus & market-leading benefits

This company is arguably the most exciting insurer in the market right now.

As a result of a recent promotion, we are delighted to be partnering with this world‑leading organisation that is seeking a Senior Claims Handler in Leeds.

Our client operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world‑leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service.

Many people who join this company cite, “this is the best place I have ever worked at.” It is genuinely difficult to find a company that invests so heavily in its staff because they want them to benefit from “proper careers, where every member of staff has a dedicated mentor.”

Working within the specialist Social Care Claims Division, you will handle a wide range of claims, including but not limited to, Employer’s and Public Liability, Professional Negligence, Abuse, Cyber, D&O and Commercial Crime. You’ll be settling losses in line with your authority level, however, the team encourages Handlers to deal with losses in excess of their authority, by retaining ownership of the files and referring to the Team Manager; as a result, members of the team are dealing with claims that have reserves of multiple million pounds. In addition to handling claims, as a senior member of the team, you will get the opportunity to be involved in a variety of interesting projects, working with colleagues from across the business.

The Head of Claims (who is originally from a Legal background) cites, “I have never worked at a company where I’ve dealt with such a varied and interesting caseload. It is a genuine pleasure to be able to assist our vulnerable customers.”

Qualifications

Joining a team of claims specialists (2 of whom are qualified Solicitors), we welcome applications from candidates who have either an insurance or legal background. Perhaps you are an insurance Claims Handler or Loss Adjuster, or a Solicitor, Litigation Executive or Paralegal who is looking to move away from the targeted billable hours environment. Candidates from either a Defendant or Claimant background will be considered. It’s important that have experience within some of the above claims categories, together with the required skills to be able to deal with some incredibly sensitive cases.

In addition to offering a myriad of opportunities for progression, this global insurer is also well‑known for its friendly and supportive culture, and excellent office environment. Indeed, having traded from Leeds for 20+ years, it has solidified its commitment to the region by recently moving to perhaps the City’s most prestigious business address.

In addition to a generous basic salary and lucrative, 17% annual bonus, you will benefit from a highly competitive, flexible‑benefits package that is designed to attract the best. You will also receive support towards professional qualifications, including study leave and time off to attend lectures and exams, as well as additional bonuses for passing qualifications. This insurer operates a flexible‑working arrangement, where you will be welcome to work from home one day a week.

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal and General Business

Industries: Insurance and Legal Services

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