DWF
Paralegal - Commercial Insurance (Property Damage)
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Why join us?
DWF are currently seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join their Commercial Insurance (Property Damage) team in Bristol. The Commercial Insurance Team are instructed by their insurer clients predominantly to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims. The team work to recover the insurers' outlay where damage has been caused to their customer's property, including both commercial and domestic premises; as well as handling and increasing number of defender instructions. Office attendance in Bristol will be required 2-3 days per week, with scope of a more flexible hybrid working model in time.
Responsibilities
- Assisting senior team member with a varied caseload of property casualty, property damage, product liability and subrogated recovery cases.
- Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices.
- Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
- Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practice.
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What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential:
- Relevant Legal qualifications e.g. LLB, LLM.
- Previous experience working in a Legal environment.
- The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully assess files and sensitive data.
- Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience handling a property damage related case load or similar work types.
- Someone who can demonstrate a real desire to develop their career with DWF.
What we offer?
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
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