Claims Handler / Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Title: Legal Claims Handler/Paralegal

Location: Swansea

Salary: £18,000.00 - £24,000.00 depending on qualification & experience

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (35 hours/week)

Bridger & Co Solicitors is a high street law firm seeking dispute resolution lawyers to operate from their soon to be opened Swansea office.

We are a friendly firm with a family orientated work ethic. We are currently experiencing a period of growth across the business and, as a consequence of increasing workloads in niche litigation, we are looking to hire legal claims handlers.

Ideal candidates will be highly driven and articulate, have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, be very organised with an innate ability to prioritise and deliver and have a focus on the delivery of first-class customer service.

Due to the nature of the role and day to day responsibilities, a solid legal education is preferred although the role is suited but not limited to:-

• Experienced administrators;
• Experienced customer service staff;
• Graduates & LPC Graduates;
• Those seeking a career change into the legal sector.

Role Overview:-

• Vetting Clients and Processing legal claims;
• Liaising with clients via phone and email to progress claims;
• Dealing with enquiries & investigations;
• Uploading details to the case management system and portal;
• Comply with pre and post litigation procedures through the life of a claim to conclude the case effectively and economically.

Employee Benefits:-

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Scope for further development and qualification into the legal profession

Additional Information:-

• This is an office based role although limited remote working will be available upon acquiring sufficient experience and meeting certain standards;
• Excellent scope for career progression;
• Full training will be provided.

We require a specific amount of Claims Handlers to commence immediately, but the recruitment process will be ongoing ready to fill our new Swansea office, with the opening targeted for the 1st January 2023. Please submit your CV and covering letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• SWANSEA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Claims Processing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/02/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023