In House Insurance Litigation
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd-Jones
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Closing date
- 5 Mar 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Insurance/Reinsurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Property Litigation
- PQE
- Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years
Job Details
THE COMPANY
The role sits within the legal team of a large housing company.
THE ROLE
The position would ideally suit a qualified personal injury lawyer, liability/casualty claims manager or legal executive who is looking for a firm where they can fully utilise and develop their skills.
You will be part of a sector leading team and will help to develop the in-house capabilities.
The successful post holder will be working closely with the in-house liability claims negotiators and be responsible for handling a range of liability claims. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Handling a caseload of Public Liability claims from notification to settlement
* Management of the claims portal for personal injury claims
* Oversee the work of respective claim handling staff
* Providing technical advice and guidance to managers across the business
* To collaboratively work and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to collate all relevant information to inform the position in terms of legal liability.
* Conducting interviews with internal staff where necessary and assisting in the preparation to obtain and draft witness statements.
* Acting as a main point of contact in respect of all legal liability claims
* Undertake trend analysis and lessons learned exercises
* responsibility for a wide range of technical legal liability insurance guidance
* Establishing claim reserves
* Ensuring adherence to agreed procedures and best practice
THE PERSON
To take advantage of this opportunity you need to meet the following criteria:
* Qualified solicitor, paralegal, legal executive or related insurance qualification(s)
* Understanding of legislation and legal liability
* Knowledge of the CPR and litigation processes
* Experience of handling legal liability claims from notification to settlement
* Ability to interpret and apply policy information
* Investigative, evaluative and negotiation skills
* Previous experience handling liability claims
* Case management and diary use
* Excellent customer service skills
* Good communicator both orally and in writing
* Good team working skills
* Results orientated
* Supervisory/people management responsibility
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones was established in 1987 and provides a comprehensive coverage of the legal marketplace encompassing private practice and in-house vacancies throughout the UK and overseas.
Private Practice: We are instructed by major practices as well as the full spectrum of small, medium sized, niche and boutique firms, handling vacancies in every legal discipline at every level.
In House: Our in-house client base is vast and includes major and minor players in the financial, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, media, technology, telecoms, transportation, fintech and regulatory sectors as well as start-ups.
Professional Support/Knowledge: We have considerable expertise and an impressive track record in this specialist recruitment area.
An Individual Service: Our Consultants have a vast wealth of knowledge about this most intricate and specialised marketplace, which is indispensable to every candidate seeking the right career advice, and to every employer seeking the best candidate for each vacancy.
We are well known in the market for our professional, friendly, and enthusiastic approach.
- Website
- http://www.ll-j.com/
- Telephone
- 020 7600 1690
- Location
-
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
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