Personal Injury Legal Claims Professional
Employment Type Full Time Job Description
Personal Injury Legal Claims Professional
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer with over 100 stores across the country. We are looking to recruit a high calibre Personal Injuries Legal Claims Professional. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to be part of a thriving business and a highly motivated team.
Responsibilities:
1. To proactively manage a high volume portfolio of Personal Injury and related claims including Employers, Public, Motor and Product Liability claims.
2. Experience in discrimination claims brought to the WRC under the Equal Status Acts would be an advantage
3. To advise on litigation strategies including any third party involvement
4. Be capable of achieving the best settlement outcomes either directly or in conjunction with our external legal teams,
5. To manage relationships with our business partners including panel solicitors, Senior and Junior Counsel, forensic engineers, cost accountants, private investigations, stenographers, and all relevant third parties as appropriate
6. To manage all the aspects of a claim from assessing liability, undertaking additional investigations, advising on appropriate reserves and reporting directly to the Head of Insurance Claims in relation to same
7. To collate and safely manage key documents and papers relating to claims
8. To adhere to all general data protection protocols
9. To ensure the consistent and accurate management of the file
10. To liaise directly with plaintiff solicitors pre-litigation
11. To keep up to date with all recent court judgements on claims to assist the business
12. Be a team player who takes pride in delivering a top quality proactive service to the business
Key Requirements:
13. You will be either a solicitor or a claims professional a professional working within legal claims with a minimum of 5 years experience of personal Injury and related claims including Employers’ and Public Liability, Motor, Product claims
14. Exceptional attention to detail
15. Exceptional negotiation skills
16. Strong fees and cost management skills would be a distinct advantage.
17. Evidence of strong communication skills is essential –the role requires an ability to communicate confidently both verbally and in written form in a clear and concise manner.
18. Must be able to work under pressure and flexible to meet required deadlines.
19. The ability to produce work to an exceptionally high standard
20. To have IT competence in Word, Excel, Outlook
21. Team-working skills – a flexible and self-motivated team player who is able to respect and support others within the team to achieve common goals.
22. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to demonstrate experience of building strong relationships for the business
23. Analytical and problem solving skills are essential
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please apply now!
Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer