Solicitor - Property Damage

DWF; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Adjustments or support available

Valued and rewarded

Job summary

DWF is hiring a Solicitor for its Insurance team in Birmingham. This hybrid role requires office attendance 2–3 days per week. You will assist senior members on complex property damage claims and also manage your own caseload to deliver strong client service outcomes.

We welcome candidates with 3–5 years PQE and experience in litigated insurance property matters, including first party damage and policy coverage. Join a diverse, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PQE in insurance property damage claims.
• Experience handling litigated insurance property matters including first party damage and policy coverage.
• Ability to deliver results within strict deadlines and manage clients

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members with significant property damage claims.
• Manage your own caseload to reach satisfactory outcomes for clients.
• Ensure high service delivery levels and maintain client service SLAs.
• Maintain management information under the client service level agreement.

Skills

Property damage claims

Insurance claims

Litigation experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

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 hybrid 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.

Responsibilities

This role represents an exceptional opportunity to assist 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. 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.

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?

• 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.