Paralegal

Location
Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
24 May 2019
Closes
19 Jun 2019
Ref
Paralegal- Fast Track
Job Title
Paralegal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This role offers a competitive starting salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package

Paralegal Role Description

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Fast Track team as part of our wider Motor Insurance Claims team in our fast-paced and busy Liverpool office, progressing defendant cases to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients while ensuring high levels of service delivery both internally and externally, and providing and maintaining management information under the terms of the client service level agreement. Within this, you will work to deal with claims for both special and general damages, dealing with both liability dispute and quantum dispute instructions for commercial and domestic insurers.

Tasks

  • Use of the case management system and / or use of standard documentation wherever appropriate to maximise cost efficiency
  • Analyse risk and utilise commercial knowledge to develop sound judgement in order to justify decisions in the management of cases
  • Utilise negotiation and communication skills to proactively settle/assist in the settlement of cases to the satisfaction of the client whilst further developing legal technical knowledge
  • Action all cases in line with practice group/client service standards and protocols ensuring the monitoring and completion of MI as required
  • The ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
  • Have a good eye for detail, and ensure all documentation is accurate

About the Company

We are a global legal business, transforming legal services through our people for our clients. Like us, our clients recognise that the world is changing fast and the old rules no longer apply.