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Legal Executive - 9 months FTC
Pinsent Masons LLP City of London, London, UK
11 Feb, 2019
Fixed Term Contract
Brief   We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior Insurance Paralegal/Legal Executive to join our national Insurance team and manage a caseload of high and low value  subrogated recovery claims for property insurers.   The ideal candidate will have 4+ years' experience of managing Claimant subrogated recovery litigation work and be able to work with limited supervision.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of claims, including advising clients, preparing all documents and negotiating settlements. The role has been based in London but other locations such as Birmingham or Manchester would also be available for this role.  The role would be a fixed term of 6 months.   The Candidate Required Experience of working in a law firm. Experience of managing a caseload with limited supervision. A motivated self-starter who is a good team player. Professional appearance and manner. Ability to remain calm under pressure.   Insurance at Pinsent Masons   Financial Services is one of the largest in revenue terms of our four Global Sectors.  Insurance sits at the heart of our Financial Services practice, with three out of ten of the firm's top ten clients last year coming from the Insurance sector.   Team Background   The Insurance Team consists of approximately 20 lawyers who focus on both contentious and non-contentious work (the split being roughly 50/50) and sits within a wider Insurance, Regulatory and Products team providing opportunities for close collaboration and cross team working. The Insurance Team's primary clients are leading market insurers as well as other London market entities, life companies and friendly societies, Lloyd's Syndicates, and international insurers with businesses in the UK. A particular highlight is the team's strength of key insurer client relationships. The team is also called upon to advise non-insurer firm clients on insurance related issues.   Introduction to Pinsent Masons Pinsent Masons is an international law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Pinsent Masons is well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. In recent years it has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include corporate and M&A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans, technology and tax advice. Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery, for example the firm operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario. It has developed long-term service agreements, often referred to as ‘sole adviser’ relationships, with a number of blue-chip organisations. Pinsent Masons has also recently acquired a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham which further enhances the firm's innovative and market leading offering.
Legal Executive
DAC Beachcroft LLP Dublin, Ireland
14 Feb, 2019
Permanent
Due to continued growth DAC Beachcroft Dublin is looking to recruit at least one Legal Executive to join our Defendant Personal Injury Team. If you are a team player, take real pride in your work and have a passion for or genuine interest in Personal Injury litigation please apply. You will do challenging work for multiple clients in a great team that is constantly growing. We frequently work with colleagues in our international offices. This position represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a successful and dynamic law firm in the city centre and become part of a growing team. Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday The Defendant Personal Injury team acts for Insurers, State Bodies and large self-insureds. We act for most London Market insurers with Irish exposure as well as a large number of Irish Insurers. Due to continued expansion we require at least one Legal Executive to join the team. Core responsibilities Be a team player who will work together with solicitors to deliver a top quality proactive service to our clients. The role will involve day to day file management and progression, including the following: • Arranging consultations with witnesses and drafting witness statements • Preparing instructions to counsel and collating accompanying documents • Attending counsel in court • Instructing medical and other expert witnesses, including detailed letters of instruction and collating the expert's papers • Arranging witness consultations and taking witness statements • Reviewing medical records and preparing chronologies Key skills • Previous experience of assisting with personal injury claims is not essential but would be advantageous • Evidence of communication skills is essential –the role requires an ability to communicate confidently both verbally and in written form in a clear and concise manner • Must be able to work on own initiative and unsupervised • Must be able to work under pressure to meet required deadlines • Evidence of organisational and time management skills is essential • Quality service - ability to produce work to the high standards required; produce work with accuracy • IT – competent in Word, Excel, Outlook and ideally experience of a case management system and electronic working • Team-working skills - a flexible and self-motivated team player who is able to respect and support others within the team to achieve common goals. The team  DAC Beachcroft Dublin specialises in Defendant Personal Injury, Insurance, Professional Indemnity, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Sports & Regulatory and Employment work. We offer a local specialist service to all clients, whether based in Ireland or internationally. As well as being an established presence in the Irish market, we regularly work with our colleagues throughout Europe and beyond. Our team work together to provide a client-led service, which responds swiftly and effectively to all matters. Since we opened the Dublin office we have established ourselves as one of Ireland's fastest growing and most recognised firms within our areas of expertise. We started with two people and now have over 50 people and we are continuing to grow. We have achieved this by providing a unique offering which can be tailored to the specific requirements of each of our clients. We provide this bespoke service incorporating sound, pragmatic and commercial advice in a cost effective way.