13 Oct
RPC
Bristol
Job description
Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
The team
Our General Liability team is seeking a Paralegal to join the team in Bristol. The team is part of the firm's Insurance Group and has a well-established client base, acting for a number of market leading liability insurers in the provision of their employers, public and products liability services to insured businesses.
The role largely involves running a caseload of personal injury claims arising out of these policies.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a vibrant and growing team. The work will be very varied, interesting, and challenging.
The General Liability Insurance team spans London and Bristol and is linked with the Medical and Life Sciences team. There are currently 4 Partners, 3 Senior Associates and 4 Associates
The role
- Managing a caseload of EL and PL claims, including personal injury claims.
- Delivering high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements
- Working to develop an environment of constant improvement : enthusiastically sharing with and helping others; and taking responsibility for aspects of team development, such as intranet pages, training and induction, process improvement etc.
- Capturing and collating required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients
- Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes and procedures.
- You will have the opportunity to attend client events and / or travel, principally to London.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Previous experience of managing a caseload of EL and PL claims, including personal injury and fast track litigation
- Candidates should have litigation experience; experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.
- A good knowledge of legal procedures
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Excellen organisational skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
- Be able to demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills but be conscious of when to consult others.
- Able to establish collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Able to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
- Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture.
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Able to work efficiently and commercially and understand the importance of financial hygiene.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
▶️ General Liability - Paralegal
🖊️ RPC
📍 Bristol