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Larbey Evans Ltd
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Bristol, Bristol
Junior Litigation Paralegal at Top Bristol Law Firm £18,000
Overview
Leading law firm is looking to hire a paralegal to join as a Junior Claims Handler in their Insurance Group and this role will involve running a caseload of claims on behalf of leading insurers, acting under delegated authority levels for pre-litigated matters from first notification of loss to resolution. Duties will include being asked to review insurance policy terms, identify, investigate and report potential issues to insurers, assist the team to respond appropriately to complaints and claims, investigating externally where appropriate and consider at an early stage the merits and value of claims, negotiate settlement of claims within the delegated authority. Working efficiently, commercially and equitably in line with delegated authority, understand the internal SLAs and KPIs of the team and ensure adherence to these standards, being responsible for the proactive management of a caseload to avoid unnecessary litigation and ensure effective resolution, supporting monthly and ad hoc reporting to Insurer clients, provide excellent customer service at all times, contributing to being a market leading claims function and ensure a consistent approach to client claims and implementing Insurers' reserving policies, so that claims are dealt with fairly and costs are properly controlled. Applicants ideally should have a law degree with excellent communication skills with a bright and enthusiastic approach to their work. Standard hours are 9:30 – 17:30.