Paralegal Subrogated Property Recoveries

Main function of job

To progress cases, under supervision, to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients whilst providing and maintaining management information under the terms of the client service level agreement.

Relationships

Responsible to: Head of Commercial Insurance

Liaison with: Employees at all levels within DWF and clients

Main Duties

• To action all cases in line with department/client service standards and protocols.
• To deal with technical aspects of the case, under the supervision of the Team Leader.
• To ensure that financial targets are met.
• Use of the Case Management system and use of standard documentation wherever appropriate.
• To ensure client care in all cases.
• Progress cases to a satisfactory/speedy settlement in accordance with client requirements.
• Record all time accurately.
• Partake in any other duties that are deemed necessary to support the DWF business as and when required.
• To follow all the Firm's policies and procedures.
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

We are one of Europe's most innovative Law firms as voted by the Financial Times.

We have won numerous awards, including being independently ranked as 1 of the top employers for working families, as well as being in the top 2 law firms for employee satisfaction.

With offices nationwide and overseas, we are growing and are looking for top talent to come on board and be part of our success.

DWF LLP is seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join our Insurance practice group in Bristol. The successful candidate will be based within our Commercial Insurance team.

The ARG team at DWF is instructed by our insurer clients to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims, that is, recover insurers' outlay where damage has been caused to their customer's property, be it commercial or domestic. . The successful candidate will be handling his or her own caseload which they will be responsible for achieving optimal outcomes. As a result we are seeking a Paralegal with strong academics and drive, with ideally some relevant legal work experience and the LPC.

The work in the ARG team (Advanced Recovery Group) is subrogated recovery work. You will handle predominantly small claims with a value of under GBP10k, but also some fast track and multi-track recoveries.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email Claire Bowden on

Policies and procedures

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