In House Insurance Litigation
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd Jones
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Closing date
- 2 May 2019
- Reference
- 68814
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.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.
Private Practice:
Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.
In House:
We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.
Professional Suport:
Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.
An Individual Service:
Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.
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