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My client is a Top 100 Manchester Law firm, and they have a fantastic opportunity for a paralegal to join their Cycling Accidents team. They are looking for an experienced Paralegal to work alongside 1 Partner, 2 Senior Associates and work with other paralegals managing a caseload of fast-track cycling accident claims, whilst assisting the other members of the team. The successful candidate will be running their own case load of c. 50-75 files, with supervision from senior fee earners, offering you a high level of autonomy and the ability to develop your legal skills and career. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Personal Injury team and work alongside recognised lawyers who are passionate and dedicated in their work to secure compensation for cyclists who have suffered, often complex, injuries because of accidents. The ideal candidate will: Have a minimum of 12 months' experience running Claimant personal injury cases, preferably with knowledge of cycling accident claims. Have good understanding of the CPR rules. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be able to manage their time and workloads effectively. Be empathetic and have a focus on delivering outstanding client service. Experience of Proclaim Case Management System would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided. Role & Responsibilities Preparing for and submitting CNFs/letters of claim Instructing engineers Drafting schedules of special damages and obtaining evidence in support Drafting of client and witness statements Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel Drafting court documents Obtaining, reviewing, and collating medical records Reviewing medical reports Researching case law on liability and quantum Preparing advice on liability Preparing advice on quantum Preparing advice on causation Drafting letters/ emails/ advice to clients Liaising with clients and updating on case progress Preparing court bundles Dealing with billing and disbursement payments Benefits A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month Two days a year to do charitable work. The opportunity to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders Annual promotions process open to all staff. If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a leading firm that truly value their employee's development, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to or call Chris on for an informal discussion. Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply. Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.
My client is one of the Northwest's leading PI Solicitors and they are currently looking for a lawyer to join our Employers Liability department. We would expect the successful candidates to be qualified or alternatively qualified by experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. The role will be to manage your own caseload of predominately pre and post issue fast track employer's liability cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We have high quality non-CMC work and a positive working environment. We also have a roof garden with table tennis, as an addition to our strong range of employee benefits, more details below. Experience Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload. Genuine tenacity. A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Ability to handle EL fast-track cases. Although predominately a non-portal caseload the successful candidate must have experience of the portal. Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing. Knowledge of Proclaim case management system. Demonstrable willingness to take the more difficult course and to ignore the easy option, to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Salary, Hours & Benefits A basic salary up to £45,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview. 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days (3 days reserved for Christmas closure of the office) 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service. Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Attending fee earner meetings and training sessions (every other month) Death in Service 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a leading firm that truly value their employee's development, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to or call Chris on for an informal discussion. Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply. Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.
Technical Consultant- Commercial Liability Direct Bromley & Manchester - Hybrid (1/2 days in the office) Full Time, Permanent Position Let's make the most of your talent. Join us as a Commercial Liability Direct Claims Consultant as part of our Large and Complex Loss Specialist Claims team, where you'll manage a variety of claims to resolution and shape excellence in claims handling. About us At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance, and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. It always feels good, helping people when they need it most. Taking calls, helping customers with queries, finding the right insurance product for their lifestyle. Helping to keep people safe on the roadside when their vehicle breaks down. Being a reassuring presence when someone needs to make a claim. Our contact centre teams give customers all kinds of support. It can get busy, but the culture, training and friendly teams are great here. What you'll be doing Reporting directly to the Technical Claims Team Leader, you will be responsible for the validation, investigation, negotiation and settlement of Multi-Branded commercial liability claims, proactively managing the end to end process of all third party claims. Establish and maintain accurate claim reserves within your own financial handling authority whilst controlling the overall expenditure throughout the lifecycle of the claim. Triage of new Liability Claims encompassing Employers Liability, Public Liability and Property Liability Claims, to include Disease and Products, validating policy cover, undertaking full investigations of claims giving consideration to injury triggers, liability and fraudulent claims. Robust control of indemnity, identifying the correct area of policy cover and the limits therein whilst having a clear understanding of when repudiation is required and the process to be undertaken. Effective gathering of information/desk-based investigations to enable early arrival at the correct liability decision giving consideration to both economic settlement and commercial considerations. Settle Third Party Claims within financial handling authority, up to a value of £50k, through active negotiation to achieve the optimum claims settlement using department and best practice strategies, whilst at all times giving appropriate consideration to avoidance of unjustified litigation. A practical understanding of all regulations (existing and new) relevant to each type of claim, such as The Six Pack Regulations for workplace claims, the Defective Premises Act , Occupiers Liability Act 1957 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for Public Liability and Property Owners Liability cases. In addition, the ability to establish where there is a Common Law Duty of Care/ Vicarious Liability. Also a practical knowledge of MOJ is required, as is an ability to deal with cases emanating from both Scotland and Northern Ireland with their differing legal frameworks. Handle and deal with all Low Value Pre-Action Protocol injury (MOJ Stage 3) litigation up to the portal value of £25,000 within court deadlines, liaising with Counsel as appropriate. Refer all other litigated cases (non MOJ) requiring legal intervention to our Panel Solicitors. Manage and own the customer experience (including third party), ensuring adherence at all times to the principles of Treating Customers Fairly, highlighting where you do not feel our processes support contribution to the overall success of the business Manage and maintain effective relationship with both internal (Counter Fraud, Underwriting etc) and external stakeholders (Rehabilitation providers, medical experts, Counsel, Forensic Accountants, Brokers, Panel Solicitors etc) to ensure adherence to internal and external policies, procedures and governance. Proactively identifying trends and using relevant data and information to understand and promote emerging issues, maintaining an awareness of solicitor behaviours and changes in relevant legislation to understand the market place and claims handling approaches, provide suggestions for improvements Identify, own and manage the risks involved in running our business appropriate to my role, in line with the DLG risk framework. What we're looking for Ability/experience of handling claims involving, Employers Liability, Public Liability and Property Liability, as well as Disease and Product claims. Ability/experience in managing, end-to-end claims processes, with a preference for experience handling claims valued up to £50K An understanding of common law and insurance-related legislation Strong problem-solving skills, including the capacity to analyse complex issues, identify root causes, and formulate effective solutions. A proactive and results-oriented approach to work, with the drive to meet and exceed performance targets. What we offer in return We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include: Generous 9% employer pension contribution 22 days holiday allowance (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days each year) 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance Plus, many more There's no-one else like you. No-one with the exact same mix of strengths, quirks, skills and thoughts. That's why you could belong here. As part of a team of brilliant individuals, in a place that empowers you to be the best you can be. We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings. Every person, team, Squad, Tribe and Chapter, across every business that makes our Group. And we're happy to say we're customer obsessed. Join us. Help us keep innovating and putting customers at the heart of everything. To be an insurance company of the future. When we work together, we can all achieve great things. Inspiring, challenging, and supporting each other to aim higher. Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should