Overview
Are you looking to kickstart your career in litigation and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join Strata Solicitors, Gallagher Bassett’s in-house law firm, as a Litigation Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the management of litigated Defendant motor claims for our self-insured corporate and insurer clients. Based in Tamworth, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in legal research, claims handling, and administrative support, while working alongside a talented and collaborative litigation team. At Strata Solicitors, we are committed to helping you grow. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your existing experience, we provide the tools, training, and support you need to succeed. How you'll make an impact In this role, you’ll assist the Claims Co-Ordinator and litigation team with a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth handling of Defendant motor claims. Your responsibilities will include: Setting up new claims and closing claims, ensuring all data and MI fields are completed accurately. Investigating the merits of third-party claims and conducting legal research. Communicating via telephone and correspondence with third parties, insurers, and solicitors. Completing spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records. Applying the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Authorities to support case management. Ensuring full compliance with office protocols, client service level agreements, and key performance indicators. Achieving 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system. Supporting the litigation team to maintain compliance and achieve client expectations. Delegating and supervising appropriate tasks to Claims Administration Assistants. Ensuring compliance with financial transactions, client service level agreements, and Solicitors Accounts Rules. About You Essential: Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative. The ability to work independently within a defined structure and collaborate effectively with peers and managers. Clear and professional communication skills. Eligible to work in the UK. Desirable: A Law degree. Experience in Defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment. Knowledge of Credit Hire and/or Personal Injury claims. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…