The Team We have an established and well-respected group of lawyers in our Recoveries Team who act for a wide range of insurers in relation to the recovery of insured and uninsured losses arising out of motor, household and commercial property disputes. The Role Successful candidates will be required to assess and pursue subrogated claims for losses and/or expenditure from third parties who are responsible for causing damage property (buildings, and chattels)*. Instructions are received from insurers and corporates who either provide insurance to their customers or are required to self-insure for damage and repair . There may also be some uninsured loss recovery. Previous experience in a similar environment would be preferred. *None of the work will involve personal injury litigation. Key Responsibilities Ability to assess relevant gaps in factual information and resolve any omissions in relevant information. Ability to understand and follow strategic management of cases Detailed understanding of recoveries procedures and the ability to manage a large caseload. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of running both pre-litigated and litigated files and prioritise accordingly. Ability to proactively manage and deliver accurate and punctual MI and adhere to strict client service standards and KPIs. Paralegal Academy Our Paralegal Academy offers a brilliant new way to build an exciting future in our Casualty Practice and we’ve designed this fantastic programme to nurture you as a Paralegal and help you become part of an amazing story - ours. The Paralegal Academy isn’t only for those starting out in their law career. The training provided in the academy will be tailored to varying levels of experience, so all our Paralegals in Casualty are supported when it comes to their development and career progression. The teams participating in the Paralegal Academy are Abuse & Neglect, Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss, EL/PL, Motor, Costs, Credit Hire, Disease, Fraud, Property Damage, Recoveries and SHE & Regulatory. Working closely with our Partners and experienced fee earners, you’ll play an important role in our Casualty teams. Depending on your experience and interest you will be placed in one of our teams with a workload that ranges from running your own cases, to assisting in complex, high value claims. Covering a range of areas, you’ll be involved in instructing counsel and medical experts, taking statements, assessing evidence, reviewing medical records, attending conferences, and much more. We’ve designed our Paralegal Academy to offer the very best on the job training and experience in our sector. Our Paralegal Academy Lead will be on hand to keep everything running smoothly, and our Legal Training Manager will also support you with technical and structured training - so you can get the skills and experience to go further than you imagine. Our Casualty teams comprise some of the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners in our industry, all ready to lead, guide and mentor you on your career journey. You’ll work closely with our Partners on every aspect of the cases you support. And you’ll discover a genuinely inclusive workplace that not only reflects the diversity of the communities we serve but offers unique opportunities to learn from an equally diverse team of experts. When you join our Paralegal Academy, you’ll experience a programme of development that suits your skills and ambition. There is also the opportunity to apply for our Casualty SQE qualification programme once you have completed the required amount of work experience in the firm. The Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our Values Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We: Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth Role Competency Requirements Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations. The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas: Technical Excellence Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to apply it Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively People and Team Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills of self and others Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively with others Leadership: creating high performing teams Client Relationships and Business Development Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers Cross-selling and business development Finance and Practice Management Finance management and understanding of the business Project management: ensuring projects are delivered Knowledge sharing Personal Effectiveness Communication Clarity of thinking Personal contribution For a confidential conversation do not hesitate to get in touch - Sarah Kennedy 0161 838 6781 or sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com #LI-SK2 #LI-HYBRID This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.