Defendant Litigation Executive

Spotlightjobs are now recruiting for an established defendant litigation team in Liverpool. This is a great opportunity to join a team of professionals and to work within an excellent office environment. Hybrid working is also an option coupled with remote working for the right individual. Responsibilities

• Triage incoming litigated cases, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases.
• Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement.
• Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward.
• Key link between Panel Lawyers and the business.
• Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
• Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines.
• Review incoming litigation to assess if the claim is attached to a particular strategy. Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement.
• Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy.
• Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters
• Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend.
• Assist with Ad-hoc tasks as the business needs dictate.

• Persuasive, strong and confident communicator with the ability to manage portfolios.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Ability to use own initiative to explore all options to achieve the best outcome for the business.
• A motivated self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

• Bonus scheme, paid quarterly

• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay