This is an opportunity to join a leading law firm on the South London/Kent border. Established for over 125 years, they understand the value of a personal and friendly service but they also recognise the need to move with the times and today they are a modern, progressive firm.
They understand the importance of our people; the practice has been accredited by Investors in People since 2005, which is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence in 'putting people first’. The practice also ranks as a Legal 500 firm, is listed in the reputable Chambers Guides, is Lexcel accredited and a member of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. To top all of that, they have also received accreditation for their staff engagement levels with a place on the Best Companies 'Ones to Watch’ list.
You are :
A bright, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working to targets and is well and truly committed to delivering a great service. You enjoy working in a busy team and have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and are motivated by the opportunity to begin a meaningful career. You’re also naturally organised and can prioritise effectively.
You have:
- GCSE grade A-C standard (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- A Levels or an undergraduate degree
- Experience of working in a target-driven environment
- A desire to build a meaningful career
- High levels of accuracy and good attention to detail
- Good problem solving skills
- Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
- IT skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
You will:
Investigate and decide on liability relating to road traffic accident insurance claims with the aim of recovering money for our insurer clients. To do this you will:
- Investigate and gather information from all relevant parties to the accident (ie those involved and any witnesses), issuing standard documentation
- Assess whether court proceedings should be issued for each case
- Communicate effectively with all parties e.g. policy holders, third parties, third party insurers, bailiffs, sheriffs & tracing agents, both on the telephone and in person
No specific Insurance or legal experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided. For those who excel in the role, employer-funded legal courses are potentially available, leading to certified qualifications.
If your application is unsuccessful we may keep your personal data on file for up to 12 months.
They are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
They offer an automatic interview to candidates who meet the minimum role requirements and have a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Please clearly state this in a cover letter if you believe this applies to you.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure for unspent criminal convictions.