Paralegal/Litigation Executive

Department: Insurance, Financial & Professional Disputes – National Professional IndemnityLocation: ManchesterRole: ParalegalThe TeamOur National Professional Indemnity team is made up of a broad range of experts across UK offices. The NPI team has a very broad range of work with the professional, financial and management liability space, including but not limited to solicitors; accountants; IFAs, wealth-managers, pensions administrators and financial institutions; major insurance broking houses; surveyors; architects; D&O; and miscellaneous professions. The core of the team’s work is acting for professionals and their insurers in the defence of civil liability claims against them, as well as on regulatory/disciplinary matters and coverage.The RolePrimarily the role will be to undertake collateral warranty reviews and manage a large scheme we operate. In addition, as a Paralegal within our Professional Indemnity team, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners in the defence of complex and high-value claims against professionals across a range of sectors. Your responsibilities will include assisting with case preparation, drafting correspondence, reviewing documentation, conducting legal research, and liaising with clients, counsel, and experts. In this role you will also work on collateral warranties, reviewing and drafting warranty agreements, ensuring they align with underlying professional appointments and insurance requirements.Skills & ExperienceThis role would be well suited to Paralegal / Senior Paralegal / Litigation Executive with previous experience in undertaking collateral warranty reviews and defending claims brought against surveyors, solicitors, construction professionals and or emerging professionals.Strong academic background in law, with a clear understanding of insurance policies, civil procedure and dispute resolution principles.Demonstrated ability to review, analyse and summarise large volumes of legal and factual material with accuracy and attention to detail.Strong legal research skills, including use of online databases and case law resources.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well-structured correspondence and reports.Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.A collaborative team player with a willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to a positive working environment.Sound judgment and commercial awareness in handling sensitive and confidential matters.Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice.. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.