Senior Claims Handler Paralegal

Senior Claims Handler Paralegal Paralegal needed for a top law firm base in Bristol.

Client Details

Senior Claims Handler Paralegal role is within a top law firm. Based in Bristol.

Description

This role as a Senior Claims Handler you will be involved but not limited to the following day to day tasks:

• Manage a varied caseload. This will include developing a knowledge of legal issues in respect of a variety of professions as well as building an understanding of each profession's own rules, procedures and regulatory framework.
• * Manage, with support from the Administrator, the set up of new files by reviewing incoming instructions, completing case set-up form, identify relevant issues and passing to Claims Supervisor to allocate with recommendations
• * Conduct review of new cases, completing case checklist to identify coverage issues. Assess liability and quantum and establish strategy for the case
• * Draft correspondence to brokers/insured's requesting additional information as required
• * Resolve claims through negotiation of settlement, rebuttal of claim and/or declining of cover. Review panel reports and obtain instructions when appropriate
  
  

Profile

The successful applicant will have completed a law degree (or equivalent) and completed the LPC. They have at least 12 months exposure working in insurance litigation, preferably with a focus in professional indemnity.

Job Offer

This legal role is providing someone the opportunity to work for a top firm and will be offering a very competitive salary.