Litigation Assistant

1 week ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Gallagher Full time

Overview

We are currently expanding our team and are in search of an outstanding individual to join Gallagher Bassett within our Strata division as a Litigation Assistant. Working from our Chelmsford office, this is a brilliant opportunity to work with prestigious corporate clients, take ownership of your own caseload of litigated motor cases, and play a pivotal role in driving our firm's resounding success. We are committed to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. As a Litigation Assistant, you will have access to outstanding career development opportunities, empowering you to progress and excel in your legal career. This role is tailor-made for individuals seeking to advance and thrive. How you'll make an impact Defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial; claims to include personal injury/property damage; credit hire; LVI and fraud. Assessing liability and setting and maintaining reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”. Investigation of merits of third party claim. Telephone and correspondence negotiation with third parties, third party insurers and third party solicitors to agree the best client outcome. Valuing General and Special Damages. On all own handled claims ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”. Achieving on all own handled claims 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system. Working within and supporting the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”. Delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants. Full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators” and The Solicitors Accounts Rules. Acting as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team. About You Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field; additional certifications or qualifications are a plus Proven experience in handling litigated motor cases, preferably within a corporate setting Strong knowledge of motor insurance law, regulations, and legal procedures. Skills for Success: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and prioritise in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members Proficiency in using legal research tools and case management software Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…

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