At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle property recovery claims for insurers, balancing legal work with client interaction.
- Company: Dynamic legal firm offering hybrid working and a supportive environment.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced legal setting while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 0-3 years of property litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Overview
In this Claimant role, you will handle household and commercial property recovery matters for insurers, across a national remit from Bristol with hybrid working.
You’ll work within the Recoveries specialism to drive claims to resolution, balancing technical legal work with client liaison.
The position combines litigation execution, advisory support, and opportunities to train and develop insurer clients.
You will contribute to delivering high-quality legal solutions on complex recoveries in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
- Pay / Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year (plus buy/sell 3 days)
- Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
- Health and wellbeing support (We Care)
- Death in Service
- Pension Contribution 5% employee / 3% employer
Responsibilities
- Initial review and reporting on funding prospects and triage
- Investigating evidential matters and gathering evidence to establish cause of action
- Conducting investigations with third parties and instructing counsel/experts
- Legal research and drafting of claims, forms, and particulars for issue
- Attending conferences and trials with counsel and managing routine correspondence
- Liaising with lay and insurer clients; engaging in settlement negotiations and drafting Part 36 offers
- Preparing pre-action and interim applications; driving the litigation process to conclusion
- Assisting with ADR (including mediation) and court appointments
- Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability
- 0–3 years Claimant or Defendant property litigation experience
- Experience of running a caseload
- Working knowledge of Household and Commercial recoveries
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency with case management systems
- Property litigation experience
- Knowledge of recoveries in Household and Commercial sectors
- Advocacy and negotiation
Recoveries Lawyer in Birmingham employer: Davies
Join a dynamic and supportive team in London, where your career as a Crime & Regulatory Paralegal will flourish. With hands-on exposure to complex cases and the opportunity to learn from leading experts, you'll benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and well-being, alongside competitive perks like a generous holiday allowance and health support services. This is not just a job; it's a chance to build a meaningful and rewarding legal career in a highly respected field.
