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
About You
You will be working within a team filled
with legal professionals working in an engaging and friendly
environment. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through
providing an excellent, results and solutions focussed service to
our clients. We're looking for people with excellent communication
and organisational skills, and an ability to work well under
pressure. You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional
service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI
requirements. Previous experience of managing your own caseload is
required and experience of personal injury litigation would be
desirable.
Our Values
As much as good academics and technical
knowledge are important, we want people to join us who truly
identify with our values.
Our values are the principles that guide
the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our
delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one We are a globally connected
team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to
achieve success
Excel with clients We aim high and
challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients,
keeping them at the centre of everything we do
Celebrate difference We help each other
to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We seek new opportunities,
take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives
our development and contributes to growth
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
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
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
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
