We have an established and well-respected group of lawyers in our
Motor Team who act for a wide range of insurers in relation to the
recovery of insured and uninsured losses arising out of motor disputes.
The Role
The role will require solid litigation skills in a
motor recovery environment with at least 12 months experience.
Key Responsibilities
Handle a caseload pre litigated and
litigated recovery claims
Deal with all procedural aspects from
issue through to trial.
Draft all pleadings.
Demonstrate the ability to value
personal injury using JC Guidelines and case law.
Assess claims for special damages.
Negotiate settlement where appropriate
using persuasive arguments.
Have strong telephone negotiation skills.
Prepare witness statements for use in
court proceedings, taken via telephone call or video call.
Attend conferences with counsel when required.
Conduct own telephone advocacy.
Liaise with other professionals such as
claimant's solicitors, counsel, courts, brokers, policyholders and
the insurer clients.
Have strong organisation skills and be
able to use a case management system.
Ensure all Management Information is
completed timely and accurately.
Adhere to client SLA requirements in
terms of reporting and updates.
Essential Skills & Experience
Have strong written and verbal
communication skills.
Previous RTA recovery litigation
experience (at least 1 year)
Detailed understanding of recoveries procedures
Able to deal with the recovery process
with little supervision
A high level of accuracy and attention
to detail.
The ability to meet deadlines and work
efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.
A Professional manner with the ability
to build relationship internally and externally.
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.
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
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
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.
