Senior Litigator Team Leader

Senior Litigator - Team Leader

Permanent

£35,000 - 36,000 per annum

Kent

A Senior Litigator Team Leader is required to join a claims management company based in Kent on a permanent basis. This company is a subsidiary of an award-winning home and car insurance provider.

As the Senior Litigator Team Leader, you be:

• Able to handle the conduct of litigation of claims arising under Motor and Household policies, liaising with insurers, their policyholders, third parties and suppliers, as necessary
• Working effectively and delivering a market leading litigation service with excellent customer service
• Overseeing a team of 5 junior claims handlers with the prospect for this to grow as the company evolves
• Instructing experts and counsel as required, or refer to the Head of Legal as appropriate
• Drafting pleadings, applications, and statements
• Participating in settlement negotiations and ADR
• Maintaining an effective claims handling and diarising system

As the Senior Litigator Team Leader, you will have:

• At least 1 years' experience of handling litigation, preferably within the insurance sector
• Good understanding of Court Procedure Rules and litigation management
• Proven capability of claims negotiation
• The ability to work individually and proactively, as well as part of a team
• Drive and be enthusiastic - meet or exceed targets
• A confident and professional attitude
• Relevant legal qualifications useful but not required

The Claims Management Company:

You will be joining a company which has continual organic growth across its team and be joining at a time where they are looking at upscaling the team in size which brings exciting career opportunities ahead.

With a hybrid working model and a collaborative team, you will enjoy a working environment which supports your growth.

Inclusive benefits for the Senior Litigator Team Leader include:

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses up to 10% of annual salary
• Yearly Cost of Living salary review
• 25 days of holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• 1 fully paid charity day a year
• On-site gym
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for you and your immediate family. Includes 6 free counselling sessions per issue reported
• Life insurance for employees, 4x salary, starting on the first day of employment.
• Eye test vouchers
• Pension contribution of up to 5%
• Opportunity to gain professional qualifications through Trinity Academy and Apprenticeship programs

If interested in this exciting opportunity, apply NOW or contact Chelsey Saxon, Zac Carter or Danielle Twiss from the In-House Legal Team, Manchester Office.

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