Lead Paralegal - Motor Recoveries in Liverpool

Why join us? Join our multi‐award‐winning, Motor Volume - Recoveries team at DWF, renowned for its innovative approach to legal services. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic, aspirational culture built on collaboration, clear career progression, and partnerships with a blue‐chip client base. As a values‐driven business, we're committed to providing exceptional support, empowering you to grow and succeed.

The Motor Volume - Recoveries team issue county court proceedings for our clients to pursue a recovery of monetary losses incurred as a result of road traffic accidents. Our instructions come from insurance companies, and we act to recover their losses, as well as any uncontentious uninsured losses their policyholders have incurred. This type of work is subrogated recovery work, and we handle the matter from pre-litigation all the way to a final hearing/trial.

The role is hybrid, with office attendance required in Liverpool 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of a litigated motor recoveries caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, third parties, and other solicitors.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Support senior fee earners with administrative and procedural tasks.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Previous experience handling in your own right or assisting on a litigated Motor Insurance caseload.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and to be able to carefully analyse files and data.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Business acumen and an understanding of the clients' needs.
• Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• An understanding of the wider Motor Recoveries market in terms of trends, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.
• Previous experience of working with Visual Files case management system.

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 global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.