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Our Property Insurance team provides advice and claims’ management services to the insurance industry. We have a position available in our coverage and liability (small claims) team, this role will be situated in Birmingham. We provide expert and practical advice covering a range of areas, including: Property Damage claims, including defending subrogated liability actions and Policy coverage disputes; Business interruption claims; Claims involving issues arising under structural warranties; Investigating and defending allegations of fraud arising under property insurance policies, as well as complaints.

Job Responsibility:

  • Developing your knowledge of all aspects of property-related insurance claims, including policy coverage disputes, public and product liability claims, fraud claims and complaints, and subrogated recovery claims and liability matters
  • Developing your knowledge of litigation tactics and a sound working knowledge of the CPR
  • Opportunity to handle your own caseload including a variety of litigated and pre-litigated files
  • Task-based discrete activities assisting on claims for other fee earners in the team, including carrying out preliminary investigations and evidence gathering, ensuring technical and expert evidence obtained by insurers and their agents is sufficient to prove causation
  • obtaining witness statements
  • and contacting relevant parties to obtain contractual and other relevant documentation
  • Ensuring that the case management system and hard copy files are updated with diary dates as required by the case
  • Assuming responsibility for client protocol compliance both on own files and where working on task-based assignments
  • Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
  • Meeting and exceeding internal targets for time recording and billing

Requirements:

  • Paralegal with previous relevant legal experience
  • Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable – either through experience, the LPC or CILEX
  • 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
  • Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement
  • Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
What we offer:
  • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
  • A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
  • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
  • In person and remote social events
  • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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