Lyons Davidson is a successful law firm employing over 1,200 people across the UK. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motor recovery Case Handler to join our Edinburgh city centre office. Acting for large insurer clients, you will be assisting in the recovery of their outlay. Having established that a case is worth pursuing, you will then be responsible for seeking recovery against the negligent third party. This role specialises in litigation based motor recovery, non-personal injury work.
Paralegal – Insurance Litigation: Motor Recoveries (GR03/EDI/OTM/1 – Paralegal)
Location: Edinburgh
Salary range: £14,000 - £17,500
You will be responsible for:
- Managing your own caseload of motor recoveries cases.
- Pursuing claims through pre- and post-litigation stages, making full use of our case management system.
- Complying fully with agreed service standards.
- Dealing with administrative procedures as required.
- Communicating fully with clients – including typing your own letters, emails and telephone calls.
Competencies
- Effective people skills (able to work well with colleagues, clients, etc.).
- The ability to prioritise your work.
- An organised approach to work.
- Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word).
- Effective numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience
The successful candidates must have a genuine interest in law, be PC literate, have excellent communication and organisation skills and be proactive. You will be a team player who is able to use your own initiative and to work to strict deadlines.
To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to careers@lyonsdavidson.co.uk. Please quote reference number when applying.
Closing date: 21st May 2012 (12 o’clock)
J Easson
