Litigation Paralegal
Location: Sheffield City Centre (hybrid)
Salary: £24,000 to £25,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Responsibilities
* Monitor incoming claims with regard to Commercial and Property Damages
* Manage a caseload of legal recovery files following damages inflicted
* Qualify and process claims from initial point of claim through to litigation when settlement cannot be reached
* Work through negotiation of settlement, litigating where necessary
* Investigative work, analysing claim value, reviewing planning maps, reviewing damage, liaising with clients, drafting statements
* Managing claims and maintaining records through case management system
Employee Benefits
* If successful, you will receive statutory employee benefits with regards to holiday, sickness and maternity
* Hybrid working is on offer, with typically 2 days to be worked from home
* The organisation offer excellent training & development to aid professional growth
* Recently the organisation has implemented a policy of supporting those who are enrolled on the SQE, or are looking to enrol in the near future
About the Organisation
CRA Consulting are supporting a reputable UK business with the recruitment of five Contractor Paralegals, specialising in Commercial Property Damages and Legal Recovery matters. This role is working in their in‑house legal department, through a management company. The successful applicant will gain extensive exposure to high‑volume case management.
Application Criteria
* A minimum of 6 months experience as a Claims Handler (within insurance, legal or similar) or as a Paralegal, working within a contentious, claims‑led area of law
* Previous experience in Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Property Litigation, Insurance, Debt Recovery and/or Personal Injury is advantageous
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