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.
Based at our fabulous brand-new offices in
Manchester, our incredibly varied workload includes £multi-million
cases that take us from our desks to courtrooms across the UK. It's
a chance to learn from true industry experts and experienced people
at all levels of our business - all committed to helping you build a
successful law career.
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
Paralegal with relevant 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
Running a case load of motor
fraud claims
Preparing court bundles
Drafting letters of instruction,
requests, Instructions to Counsel
Preparing briefing notes, action
plans, file notes and attendance notes
Reviewing reports and statements
and other relevant documents
Drafting and reviewing documents
Liaising with and meeting
clients with a high level of professionalism
Conducting research and keeping
up to date with legal and industry practices
Managing day to day deadlines
with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
Ensure files and spreadsheets
are maintained and updated
Adhoc tasks as required
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 assisting or
managing your own caseload is beneficial and experience of personal
injury litigation would be desirable.
Our Values
As much 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
What We Offer
We are always looking to recognise and
reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the
benefits you will have access to, as part of our team
Competitive salary
Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home.
Pension scheme
Group income protection
Maternity and paternity pay
Holiday purchase
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme.
Gym subsidy
For a confidential conversation contact Sarah Kennedy on 0161 838
6781 or email sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com
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.
