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