Trowers & Hamlins
Associate - Insurance Disputes
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Associate – Insurance Disputes (Exeter)
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Location: Exeter
Description
We are seeking an Associate to join our 14-lawyer Insurance Disputes team in Exeter. The role involves delivering first-class client service, contributing to proactive marketing and expanding the team’s profile through exceptional client management.
The Role
The primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Advising and representing clients in insurance and personal injury matters through litigation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with minimal supervision.
- Handling and interpreting coverage issues, liability claims, subrogation, and personal injury cases (both Claimant and Defendant) in the England and Wales jurisdiction.
- Assisting with contractual disputes related to insurance and civil litigation as required.
- Taking instructions from clients, attending meetings, initiating file procedures, and ensuring internal compliance.
- Progressing cases through the litigation process, exploring all ADR methodologies.
- Conducting ad hoc research on legal matters.
- Engaging in team marketing initiatives to enhance client engagement.
- Managing files in accordance with Lexcel procedures and client service agreements.
- Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
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The Candidate
Candidates must meet the following criteria as per the firm’s Career Development Framework:
- Qualified solicitor required.
- Excellent technical skills with a proven ability to:
- Take responsibility for managing and progressing matters independently where appropriate.
- Demonstrate a strong client focus and commitment to excellence in service delivery.
- Drive, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
- Commercial awareness and credibility in client interactions.
- Solid academic record with strong legal foundations.
- Ability to effectively manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads.
- Outstanding communication skills with a collaborative approach.
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously when necessary.
Benefits
The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus scheme.
- GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva.
- Access to Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health), which includes:
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Free cinema tickets.
- Health assessments.
- Further perks and perks events aligned with Vitality Health.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Trowers & Hamlins is committed to fair recruitment practices and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Applications will be considered purely on merit, with no discrimination on the basis of:
- Ethnicity
- Gender (including Trans and non-binary)
- Race
- Disability
- Religion
- Sexual orientation
Next Steps
For further details or adjustment requests during the recruitment process (or after an offer), contact the recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.
As part of the employment screening process, all candidates will be subject to:
- Personal details verification.
- Background credit and criminal checks where applicable.
- Verification of professional qualifications and employment history.
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