We have an established and
well-respected group of lawyers within our Property Damage Team who
advise some of the UK's largest insurers and their underwriters on all
classes of property damage claims. This includes multi-million-pound
claims for fire, infrastructure damage, flood damage, building defect
claims, Party Wall Act disputes as well as subsidence. This involves
claims under a full suite of property policies to include commercial
combined covers, property owners risks and Construction All Risks
cover. Our policy coverage claims involve advice on non-disclosure and
fair presentation of risk, breach of conditions and also fraud.
The Role
The role of a Paralegal will involve
assisting with a caseload of Property Damage cases for a corporate
client. The right candidate will need to be comfortable negotiating
settlements on behalf of our client, providing advice and
assessing/reviewing damages. Alongside assisting with a caseload, you
can gain further exposure to higher value claims by assisting the team
with the more complex property damage claims.
For this role the ability to analyse and
evaluate information logically, good communication skills and the
ability to relate well to clients and staff is important. Attention to
detail, good organisational skills and communication skills are a necessity.
In terms of experience, we are looking
for candidates with previous legal experience within a Property Damage environment.
In return, you will benefit from being
part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.
Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of
learning and development opportunities designed to support your
ongoing progression.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to assess relevant gaps in factual information and resolve
any omissions in relevant information.
Ability to understand and follow strategic management of cases
Ability to proactively manage and deliver accurate and punctual MI
and adhere to strict client service standards and KPIs.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
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 do not hesitate to get in touch -
Sarah Kennedy 0161 838 6781 or sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com
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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.
