About us
Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?
Our Fraud team at DWF are currently hiring for a Lead Paralegal .
The role is located in the North of England, with a hybrid working pattern from either our Leeds, Liverpool or Manchester offices.
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
The team mainly act for Defendant insurance clients and handle a mixed case load of pre-litigated and litigated motor files including injury files.
We would expect the successful candidate to have experience of the reforms including the OIC and MOJ Portals, intermediate track, complexity banding and the new fixed recoverable costs.
About the role
1. Running own case load of predominantly litigated files with some pre-litigated advice files.
2. Experience in giving indemnity advice, Article 75, RTA insurer, first party claims and dealing with the full range of motor fraud types.
3. Actioning all cases in line with department/client service standards and protocols
4. Dealing with technical aspects of the case, under the supervision of the partner/associates in the team.
5. To ensure that financial targets are met.
6. Use of the Case Management system (Visualfiles) and use of standard documentation wherever appropriate.
7. Progress cases proactively to a satisfactory/speedy settlement in accordance with client requirements
About you
An ideal candidate for the role will demonstrate a proven track record in insurance fraud work, and will have worked in a similar role / environment. As well as, strong communication and time management skills, attention to detail and, the ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
What we offer
At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.