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- Do you like the idea of a start-up, backed by a market leadingmulti-national?
- The chance to shape the offering of an ambitiouschallenger law firm?
- To commit to an engaging colleague environment, which prioritises wellbeing and development, creative autonomy, and subject-matter excellence?
- Would long-term career growth in a IBUK recognised '2024 Top UK Insurance Employer' spark your interest?
We provide expert and practical advice covering a range of areas, including:
- Subrogated recoveries from third parties
- Defence of claims made against policyholders
- Policy coverage advice
- Fraudulent claims and their recovery
- Business Interruption
- Cyber liability and policy response
- Assist Associates and Partners with their file load of varying claim types and value; proactively ensuring that your client’s needs are fully considered and advised on at all times.
- Developing client relationships both within and outside of Sedgwick in the best interests of SLS and the wider adjusting business.
- Being a role model and example of excellence in both litigation and personal development to the wider teams. Ensuring excellent client service to all Sedgwick’s stakeholders.
- Marketing the firm to Sedgwick’s broader client base; seeking opportunities to provide enhanced profitable growth. Engage in business development to enhance your own and maintain the firm’s profile.
- Provide and update knowledge management and training to Sedgwick and its broader client base. Training and developing Sedgwick’s stakeholders and clients in areas of SLS’s expertise.
- Ensuring that the case management system meets SLA and CPR requirements.
- Developing your knowledge of litigation tactics and a sound working knowledge of the CPR.
- Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.
- Meeting and exceeding internal targets for time recording and billing.
- Assisting the wider Sedgwick group.
- Working in accordance with Sedgwick values.
- Preferably have a degree or previous relevant legal experience.
- Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable
- Able to demonstrate flexibility in approach and working hours
- Be interested in and have a good working knowledge of general contract and tortious principles.
- Be interested in and willing to learn insurance-based property damage law.
- Be interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of construction and property claims investigations as required for the role.
- Be change-orientated, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.
- Be IT-literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system advantageous (but not essential).
- Have a willingness to follow a process-driven system, working within set parameters.
- Be team-orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
- Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement.
- Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
- Many of our vacancies offer the opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home
- Healthcare scheme
- Access to Sedgwick University and opportunities to complete professional qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Discounts on various products and services
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Life assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP app