Spotlightjobs are now recruiting for an established defendant litigation team in Liverpool. This is a great opportunity to join a team of professionals and to work within an excellent office environment. Hybrid working is also an option coupled with remote working for the right individual.
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming litigated cases, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases.
- Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement.
- Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward.
- Key link between Panel Lawyers and the business.
- Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
- Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines.
- Review incoming litigation to assess if the claim is attached to a particular strategy. Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement.
- Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy.
- Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters
- Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend.
- Assist with Ad-hoc tasks as the business needs dictate.
What we’re looking for:
- Persuasive, strong and confident communicator with the ability to manage portfolios.
- Strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Ability to use own initiative to explore all options to achieve the best outcome for the business.
- A motivated self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme, paid quarterly
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
