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Why join us? Due to a continuously growing client base and caseload, the Insurance Casualty team in Birmingham are currently seeking a Senior Associate (potentially a Director) to join their team.

The Casualty team works with a prestigious client list that continues to grow; many of whom are household names. They provide expertise in complex catastrophic and large loss claims. The team manages a varied defendant caseload including Casualty, EL/PL, Abuse, Public Sector Utilities and Product Liability.

We are seeking a strong legal professional with significant experience handling defendant abuse claims including vicarious liability and public sector abuse and/or claims against social services professionals.

The role is hybrid, with office attendance required in Birmingham 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring, in conjunction with senior fee earners, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles, case law and topics.
• Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices.
• Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

Essential

• Qualified with experience of handling in your own right or supporting senior team members on a defendant Casualty caseload, including significant experience with Abuse claims.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients at inquests.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal services and client care.

Desirable

• Experience handling EL/PL, Public Sector Utilities or Product Liability claims.

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Each member of our team is valued and is duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to tailor a package that aligns with your individual needs.

In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

We uphold the highest standards of fairness and engagement. The recruitment process includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.