Associate

Red Recruitment is recruiting an Associate for a leading international law firm with a reputation for excellence in handling catastrophic injury cases. Our Clients Serious and Catastrophic Injury team is top-ranked in the major legal directories, has relationships with most of the major insurers, and is renowned for their unique and innovative approach.

Our client is looking for an experienced Associate to work in our fast-growing catastrophic injury team in Bristol. This role involves managing high-value catastrophic injury cases, including motor, employer, and public liability claims. You will work on sensitive and high-profile cases reported in the national media, reporting directly to the UK Head of Catastrophic Injury.

Package for an Associate:

• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location : Bristol City Centre

Key Responsibilities of an Associate:

• Running a full caseload of catastrophic injury claims, and having an accurate understanding of the delegated authority principles
• Working on sensitive and high-profile cases reported in the national media, reporting directly to our UK Head of Catastrophic Injury
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure service levels are met
• Ensuring a consistent approach to client claims and implementing insurer's policies so that claims are dealt with fairly
• Negotiating settlement of claims within the delegated authority
• Investigating and reporting to insurer's on policy cover and response

Key Skills and Experience of an Associate:

• 0-3 years' experience in a catastrophic injury role
• Proven experience in defendant claims handling, including any combination of motor, employer liability, and public liability
• Experience in assisting on large cases within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant skills and experience required, please apply now!

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