DWF are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join their team. The Resolution Law Claimant litigation team handle a varied case load involving RTA claims for personal injury and financial losses and claims for vehicle related losses (ULR). A feature of almost all of these claims is that they involve liability denials or causation denials and quantum disputes. A high percentage of the claims need to be litigated.
This role offers hybrid working.
Responsibilities
- Handling a mixed RTA caseload of ULR and personal injury matters of between 80 and 140 cases from the time the dispute is raised to case completion;
- Working in an organised manner to ensure that cases are progressed proactively and that deadlines are met and disbursements are recorded and recovered;
- Assessing prospects of success on cases upon which liability and causation is disputed;
- Dealing with all stages of the litigation process including drafting particulars of claim and loss schedules, complying with Court directions and drafting court documents, preparing witness statements, preparing a trial bundle and briefing counsel;
- Negotiating with opposing insurers and solicitors to achieve case settlements;
- Achieve time recording targets;
- Achieve individual financial targets in line with sales plan;
- Deliver excellent client care and understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice;
- Develop increased levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
- The role would suit a candidate with up to 3 years of Claimant RTA litigation experience in particular dealing with ULR cases, OIC portal disputes and cases that have exited the OIC portal or the MOJ portal.
- A working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules is required.
- Demonstrate technical and commercial expertise in the above areas and an ability to deliver results within required time frames.
Desirable
- Effective diary management and being able to work to deadlines and progress matters in a timely manner is required.
- Excellent communication skills
What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.
