Solicitor / CILEx Litigator – Property Recoveries

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Collaborate within a Property Recoveries team, primarily focusing on claimant-based responsibilities.

• Perform general recovery tasks and investigative work on fast, intermediate, and multi-track files.

• Examine liability on claims related to water escape, flooding, impact, and fire damage.

• Manage an independent caseload, which includes negotiating quantum and settling damages with third parties.

• Collect witness statements and necessary documentation.

• Compose letters of claim and initiate proceedings.

• Oversee disclosure, engage Counsel and experts, and advance files through to trial.

• Assist in marketing and business development initiatives.

• Stay informed about the firm’s core strategies and objectives.

• Handle confidential information in accordance with data security protocols.

• Adhere to client and internal billing as well as credit-control procedures.

• Manage financial aspects of personal files.

• Meet key annual performance metrics, including a minimum target of 1,440 billable hours per year.

• Engage in marketing and client-facing activities to foster business development and career advancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0-4 years PQE Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer.

• Must be a Solicitor or CILEX Litigator, or possess significant pre-qualification experience.

• Demonstrated interest in and eagerness to learn about insurance property damage law, including foundational concepts of contract law and tort.

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues.

• Capability to critically evaluate factual evidence, discern key legal arguments, and apply them effectively.

• Display commitment and enthusiasm with a professional demeanor.

• Possess commercial awareness, resilience, and confidence.

• Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles: Clear, Creative, Determined, and Supportive.

🏝️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.

• A comprehensive remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym memberships, among many other benefits.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement, including funding for professional development.

• Social events both in-person and remote.

• Chance to participate in various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

• A diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace culture.