Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - CAT PI

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - CAT PI

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote - England and Wales

Reporting To: Liz Jones

Description

The Claims Solution team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury. Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution.

The complex injury team (which is part of the Claims Solution Group) works on behalf of insurance companies and corporates, investigating and resolving high value personal injury compensation claims. This is an exciting time to join as you will be a part of a new and dynamic team.

What you will do?

• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
• To assist more senior fee earners on more complex and higher value cases and Partners on multi million-pound claims
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
• Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
• Achievement of agreed financial targets
• Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
• Prompt and accurate provision of MI
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Who you are

• Previous Experience of working or assisting on Cat PI claims
• A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures
• Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues.
• Confident negotiator
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day activities
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

What's in it for you?

• 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

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).