Solicitor - Property Damage

DWF; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Robust well-being programs

Job summary

A leading global legal business is seeking a Solicitor in Birmingham to join their Insurance team. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days of office attendance weekly. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of property damage claims, ensuring high client satisfaction. Candidates should have 3-5 years of PQE with technical expertise in insurance claims. The firm offers a comprehensive rewards package tailored to individual needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of PQE handling insurance backed property damage claims.
• Experience with first party property damage and policy coverage.
• Strong track record of meeting strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members with complex property damage claims.
• Handle own caseload of property claims to satisfactory conclusions.
• Ensure high service delivery under client agreements.

Skills

Experience in property damage claims

Client service delivery

Technical expertise in Commercial Insurance

Deadline management

Job description

Overview

Why join us? Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business? Our Insurance team at DWF provide expertise in Property Damage, and are currently hiring for a Solicitor in Birmingham. The role is hyrbid with office attendance required in Birmingham 2-3 days per week. The property claims team provide a varied workload and arise from varied industries and sectors, including property owners, construction & engineering, utilities, industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, retail, real estate, and hotel & leisure, and arise due to a number of perils including fire, flood, explosion, contamination and construction issues.

The responsibilities of this role include assisting senior members of the team with significant and complex property damage claims, while also handling your own caseload of property claims to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients, ensuring high levels of service delivery, both internally and externally, whilst maintaining management information under the terms of the client service level agreement.

Responsibilities

The right candidate will be keen and organised, with experience and a proven track record of success in property damage claims, both in terms of financial results and client service. This role represents an outstanding opportunity to be involved in a growing team, at an exciting time in the industry.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential Criteria;

• 3-5 years of PQE, but we are open to seeing a variety of experience level candidates, handling insurance backed property damage claims.
• Prior experience handling a litigated insurance property related caseload, including experience in first party property damage, 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 Criteria;

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

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

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

About Us
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected 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.