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Our Property Insurance team provides advice and claims’ management services to the insurance industry. We have a position available in our coverage and liability (small claims) team, this role will be situated in Birmingham. We provide expert and practical advice covering a range of areas, including: Property Damage claims, including defending subrogated liability actions and Policy coverage disputes; Business interruption claims; Claims involving issues arising under structural warranties; Investigating and defending allegations of fraud arising under property insurance policies, as well as complaints.
Job Responsibility:
Developing your knowledge of all aspects of property-related insurance claims, including policy coverage disputes, public and product liability claims, fraud claims and complaints, and subrogated recovery claims and liability matters
Developing your knowledge of litigation tactics and a sound working knowledge of the CPR
Opportunity to handle your own caseload including a variety of litigated and pre-litigated files
Task-based discrete activities assisting on claims for other fee earners in the team, including carrying out preliminary investigations and evidence gathering, ensuring technical and expert evidence obtained by insurers and their agents is sufficient to prove causation
obtaining witness statements
and contacting relevant parties to obtain contractual and other relevant documentation
Ensuring that the case management system and hard copy files are updated with diary dates as required by the case
Assuming responsibility for client protocol compliance both on own files and where working on task-based assignments
Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Meeting and exceeding internal targets for time recording and billing
Requirements:
Paralegal with previous relevant legal experience
Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable – either through experience, the LPC or CILEX
Be interested in and have a good working knowledge of general contract and tortious principles
Be interested in and willing to learn insurance-based property damage law
Be interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of construction and property claims investigations as required for the role
Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities