Senior Litigation Paralegal
- Annual Salary: £25k - £30k p/a.
- Location: Orpington
- Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
We are seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal ideally with a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Case Handler or File Handler, ideally within the Insurance industry. The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload, including liability disputes, repair, and credit hire small claims cases, ensuring effective management of the litigation process and adherence to SLAs.
Senior Litigation Paralegal Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage a mixed caseload of liability disputes, repair, and credit hire small claims cases.
- Ensure effective management of the litigation process to meet SLAs.
- Work a task list effectively and prioritise workload.
- Negotiate quantum and assess liability with precision.
- Draft Court documents with attention to detail.
- Liaise competently with clients regarding uninsured losses and obtain relevant case information.
- Adhere to all court deadlines and ensure compliance.
- Take and draft comprehensive statements for case building.
- Book and instruct Counsel to attend trial as necessary.
- Allocate settlement funds accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake file reviews, provide supervision, and sign off on Court documents for junior team members.
- Deliver quality work consistently and efficiently.
Senior Litigation Paralegal Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Case Handler or File Handler, preferably in the Insurance industry.
- RTA claims, small and fast track, credit hire experience.
- Proven track record of managing a caseload independently.
- Strong negotiation skills and an ability to assess liability effectively.
- Proficiency in drafting Court documents and managing litigation processes.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and team members.
- Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff members is desirable.
Senior Litigation Paralegal Benefits:
- Hybrid Working (after successful completion of training and probationary period).
- Buy and Sell Holiday scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Access to a reward hub, including retail discounts and health & wellbeing resources.
- Paid volunteer time to support our chosen charity.
- An additional day off for your birthday.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
To apply for this Senior Litigation Paralegal position, please submit your application ASAP!