Crawford & Co.

UK- Crawford Legal Services- Paralegal

Job Locations UK-Manchester
Requisition ID
2024-26601
# of Openings
1
Business Unit
Shared Services UK

Equal Opportunities

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do – underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

Consciousness

Capability

Culture

We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background.  So, what are you waiting for?  Apply today, we’re looking forward to your application.

Position Summary

The role is to be responsible for the handling of a caseload of mixed pre-litigation and post litigation motor defence/fraud files.

Functional Knowledge

  • Relevant knowledge gained working in a legal environment, preferably within the defendant insurance sector
  • Knowledge of dealing with MOJ Portal claims would be an advantage, but not a necessity
  • Relavant CPR knowledge

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications

  • The role requires relevant litigation experience working in a legal environment, preferably within the defendant insurance sector
  • Degree is an advantage, but applicant with relevant experience without a degree would be considered

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing claims (under appropriate supervision where necessary)
  • Acting on behalf of motor insurance client from claims notification stage.
  • Acting on behalf of motor insurance clients in accordance with SLA’s
  • Dealing with Stage 3 MOJ portal claims.
  • Dealing with portal-exit claims.
  • Dealing with litigated claims.
  • Dealing with infant approval hearings.
  • Maintain management information.
  • Ensuring that all case reserves are completed in accordance with the specific client’s reserving philosophy.
  • Perform legal and factual research.
  • Keeping up to date with relevant legal developments & relevant caselaw.

Behaviours

  • Professional, confidential & discrete.
  • Team player.
  • Shows initiative.

Skills

  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
  • Comfortable Handling Large Work Load under Time Constraints.
  • Strong Organisational skills.
  • Familiar with use of case management systems.
  • Good Research Skills.
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
  • Good Computer Skills.
  • Ability to Prioritise.
  • Working well with Different Personality Types.

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