Solicitor- Property Damage

Why join us?

Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF are currently hiring for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal to join the Property Damage team based in Bristol.

The Commercial Insurance team are instructed by our insurer clients to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims, working to recover insurers’ outlay where damage has been caused to their customer’s property, be it commercial or domestic premises.

This role involves handling a range of insurance claims, for a number of different composite and London Market insurers across the UK, ranging from £25,000 to £100,000 in value (but with the opportunity to progress to higher value work depending on performance. The work mainly involves Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) property damage subrogated recovery and product liability work, with some defence and coverage cases.

You will be expected to manage your own case load of property damage recovery claims, as well as assisting Senior Associate and Partners.

Responsibilities

As a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal in our Insurance team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

• To manage a caseload of pre-litigation property damage claims and litigated cases.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge.
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal experience in managing a caseload of insurance disputes, with particular experience within property damage recovery claims, including experience of working within FRC regime.
• A commercial insurance background though we will also consider experience of similar work types.
• Experience in running your own case load
• A self-motivated individual who can provide guidance, supervision and support to junior team members.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, in writing and person
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Someone who is able to demonstrate a real desire to develop their career with DWF

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.