Solicitor - Property Damage

Hybrid in Birmingham·Added 24 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

DWF

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Birmingham
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

3-5 years of PQE, but we are open to seeing a variety of experience level candidates, handling insurance backed property damage claims.
Prior experience handling a litigated insurance property related caseload, including experience in first party property damage, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries.
Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally.
A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

Nice to have

The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholder.
A self-motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

The role

Why join us?

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business? Our Insurance team at DWF provide expertise in Property Damage, and are currently hiring for a Solicitor in Birmingham.

What you'll do

This role represents an exceptional opportunity to assist senior members of the team with significant and complex property damage claims, while also handling your own caseload of property claims to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients, ensuring high levels of service delivery, both internally and externally, whilst maintaining management information under the terms of the client service level agreement.

The right candidate will be keen and organised, with experience and a proven track record of success in property damage claims, both in terms of financial results and client service. This role represents an outstanding opportunity to be involved in a growing team, at an exciting time in the industry.

What will help you succeed in this role?

How you'll work

The role is hybrid with office attendance required in Birmingham 2-3 days per week.

The property claims team provide a varied workload and arise from varied industries and sectors, including property owners, construction & engineering, utilities, industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, retail, real estate, and hotel & leisure, and arise due to a number of perils including fire, flood, explosion, contamination and construction issues.