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Position Summary

The role is to be responsible for the handling of a mixed pre litigation and litigated caseload of Claimant recoveries dealing with all aspects of litigation from pre issue to trial and reporting to the Head of Recoveries.  Subsidence experience would be preferred but not essential.

This role operates within the Subrogation & Recovery Team. The scope of the role includes running a caseload of subsidence recovery and mitigation claims.Employees will need to be able to work alone, but also be a team playerAs necessary, the applicant may be required to undertake other duties including assisting Partners on high value/complex claims. Functional Knowledge Previous civil litigation experience is essential with at least 2       years experienceExperience of working in a teamPrevious experience working within the insurance sectorExperience of working in a fast paced environment.Ability to interpret and input data accurately and efficientlyAbility to demonstrate initiativeProfessional and confident telephone manner General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications The role requires relevant litigation experience working in a legal environment, preferably within the insurance sectorLPC or equivalent is an advantage, but applicant with relevant experience without a degree/LPC would be considered Key Responsibilities Draft Court Proceedings / documents Adhere to Court directions and deadlinesWork to set priorities, create clear plans and manage work to meet Client needsEngage in effective negotiationManage a Litigation Caseload/Pre litigation Case Load, with a view to driving claims to litigation or settlementDealing with litigated ClaimsMaintain management informationEnsuring that all case reserves are completed in accordance with the specific client’s reserving philosophyPerform legal and factual researchKeeping up to date with relevant legal documents & relevant CaselawDay to day supervision of casesResponsible for individual performanceTraining and developing junior staff Behaviours Professional, confidential and discrete.Team player.Shows initiative.Adheres to the company value and culture. Skills Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.Comfortable Handling Large Workload under Time Constraints.Strong Organisational skills. Familiar with use of case management systems.Excellent Interpersonal Skills.Ability to Prioritise.Working well with Different Personality Types. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs

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