Property Damage Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - Weightmans

Weightmans Manchester, United Kingdom

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago

Description

About your new role

We are looking to recruit a Solicitor / Associate to support the Property Damage team (which is part of the Speciality team) in Manchester.

Our Property Damage team acts for Major London Market Insurers, Global Insurers and reinsurers, Major UK Composite insurers and large corporates, SMEs and local authorities. We act in relation to all types of property damage losses, including those caused by major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water and subsidence.

What we do:

Subrogated recoveries from third parties

Defence of claims made against policyholders

Policy coverage advice

Advice on policy wordings

Advice in relation to fraudulent claims

Main duties and responsibilities

Assisting the partners and senior lawyers with their caseloads

Proactive management of cases with supervision

Preparing detailed and technical reports, correspondence and court documents

Advising clients in relation to issues of liability and coverage

Liaising with insurer and insured clients, experts, witnesses, counsel and other parties

Ensuring compliance with client service level agreements, relevant policies and procedures

Supporting business development initiatives

Completion of management information

Delegating to and developing trainees and paralegals

Assisting with other work allocated by the Team Manager

Working in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is only intended to be indicative of the types of activities which the successful candidate will be involved in.

About You

The person specification

2-6 years' PQE or equivalent

Experience of insurance litigation and policy coverage analysis is essential

Experience of property damage claims is essential

Understanding of commercial insurance policies, the insurance market, reporting arrangements, reserving philosophies, and the relationship between brokers, underwriters/insurers and lawyers is essential

Previous secondment to or employment with an insurance organisation would be advantageous

Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and to work under pressure to deliver effective solutions

Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative

A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach

Strong legal and analytical skills and an eye for detail

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude

Excellent IT skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Other Information

Please note:

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

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