Ligitation Executive - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Clyde & Co LLP

    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP Birmingham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    About Us

    At Clyde & Co, we're leaders in the Casualty market. Built on scale, unparalleled expertise, and a new vision for making the most of AI, data and technology, our Casualty practice is the biggest in the UK. With 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, and 3200 legal professionals in over 60 locations on 6 continents, our reach is truly global.

    The Team

    Our fraud team is one of our fastest-growing practices, covering a range of insurance and non-insurance fraud disputes, with an emphasis on motor, EL/PL and organised frauds. Our lawyers work closely with our intelligence analysts and understand the role of technology in fighting fraud.

    We are looking to recruit a Paralegal/Litigation Executive with relevant Motor Fraud experience gained in a defendant firm who can demonstrate excellent knowledge of the litigation process and run their own case load of files.

    Key responsibilities

    • Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
    • Responsible for running a full caseload of motor fraud claims.
    • Carrying out investigations with live defenders and taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
    • Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives
    • Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
    • File Management - including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
    • Attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings, and adhering to court timetables
    • Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
    • Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings
    • Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

    Role Competency Requirements

    Technical Excellence

    • Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to apply it
    • Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
    • Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively

    Client Relationships and Business Development

    • Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities
    • Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
    • Cross-selling and business development

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