Why join us?
DWF is currently seeking Paralegals to join their Motor Volume team.
The Motor Volume team acts for a variety of high-profile insurer companies and defends a wide range of litigated claims arising from Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), including cases involving Small Claims, Fast Track, and MOJ Stage 3.
This role offers an opportunity to manage and progress a Motor Insurance (defendant) litigated caseload effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with management information requirements under the client's service level agreements (SLAs).
The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance in Leeds or Manchester 2-3 days per week.
Responsibilities
1. Proactively manage and progress a complex litigated caseload of Motor Defendant Insurance cases to conclusion in line with CPR rules and procedures.
2. Apply technical principles to drive proactive settlement of cases while adding value for the client.
3. Work in accordance with all client SLAs for cases under your responsibility.
4. Use case management systems proactively to improve settlement speed and add value, adhering to client requirements.
5. Identify cases requiring further investigation regarding Fraud indicators.
6. Prioritize and organize work efficiently to meet deadlines.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
* Interest in Motor Insurance cases, preferably with previous experience managing a caseload.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
* Excellent attention to detail for analyzing files and data.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Business acumen and understanding of client needs.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable
* Experience managing a complex Motor Insurance Litigated Caseload, with knowledge of MOJ, Small Track processes, and assessing liability and quantum.
* Understanding of the wider Motor personal Injury market, including trends and opportunities.
* Experience with Visual Files case management system.
What we offer
We are committed to ensuring our team members feel valued and rewarded. We promote diversity and inclusivity, creating a positive environment for all candidates. If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all requirements, please apply anyway—you may be the right candidate for this or other roles within our team.
About us
DWF is a leading global provider of legal and business services. We focus on delivering efficiency, price certainty, and transparency without compromising quality. Our purpose is to achieve positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and communities, fostering a culture that values our people.
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