Recoveries Paralegal/Litigation Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Run own significant caseload of uninsured loss recovery claims on behalf of the claimant
• Contribute to business development activities for the department where necessary, include working on client pitches and tenders and attending client meetings where necessary.
• Ensure financial targets are met within the department, both on a personal and team level.
• Collate and present key metrics for the Recoveries Manager.
• Ensure that all recoveries SLAs and procedures are followed for your specific clients.
• Produce management information as required by the Head of Insurance Litigation and Chief Executive Officer.
• Liaise directly with clients where necessary and be their day-to-day contact.
• Continually upskill personal knowledge of the litigation process, become an expert in all matters and share this with the wider team.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Preferably have prior supervisory experience
• Preferably have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree
• Preferably have prior uninsured loss recoveries experience
• Preferably have experience in a legal setting
• Be able to work alone and manage your own caseload
• Have a genuine desire and interest in working in a contentious area of the law
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload
• Have excellent knowledge of IT systems and processes
• Be highly motivated
• Be a team player and able to get on with others

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Derby/Birmingham office
• Career Development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services