Senior Paralegal (2544)

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About us

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business? We are currently recruiting for a Senior Paralegal with experience in disease work to join the nationally recognised insurance team in Scotland.

The role can be based on either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement with 2 or 3 days working from the office and 2 or 3 days from home.

The Casualty team provide expertise in Disease claims including noise induced hearing loss, asbestos exposure and Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) / Vibration White Finger (VWF).

About the role

As a Senior Paralegal your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and processing the First Notification of Loss (FNOL) in line with client SLA's
• Setting up new claims within the client's the case management system
• Reviewing policy coverage using client policy records and history filing systems
• Claims handling including reviewing and offering strategy advice, liaising, and corresponding with third parties via email and phone, raising and reviewing payments and reviewing and analysing different medical reports and records
• Undertaking training and guidance that will enhance your knowledge and ability to progress within the

About you

An ideal candidate for the role will demonstrate a real interest in disease work, will be a team player with strong communication skills, and have good attention to detail. The candidate should have the ability to use their own initiative, be well organised, comply with strict deadlines and be willing to undertake training or seek support and guidance from other team members. There is real scope to undertake a wide variety of work within the role.

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support. For more details follow this link: https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles

In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below. For any further inquiries or to obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Priya Kalaichelvam at priya.kalaichelvam@dwf.law