.Paralegal - Specialist Liability (Data) - Nationwide Job Introduction The Claims Solutions team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity. Our National team whose clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as household name corporates, deal with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury. Increasingly, the team is getting involved in pre-emptive advice on these issues as well as dispute resolution. The Data Breach Claims team (which is part of the Claims Solution Group) works on behalf of insurance companies, investigating, defending and resolving claims for compensation arising from data breaches including claims arising from cyber-attacks. A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! What you will do To run cases and provide assistance to a principal lawyer in running data breach claims - Investigating data breach claims including claims for breaches of the GDPR and Data Protection Acts Complying with internal and external service level agreements. Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols. Ensuring appropriate key dates reminders are in place on all matters. Ensuring that a timetable exists to enable the progression of the case to resolution. Maintaining internal and external case management documents. Recording timely and accurate management information. Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Developing technical knowledge through completing online courses, attending training sessions and reading appropriate publications. Acting as a point of contact for clients. Corresponding and communicating the client, third parties and claimants' solicitors to ensure the progression of the case to resolution. Assisting / completing MI where appropriate Liaising with accounts on billing queries Who you are Reporting to the principal lawyer and team partner, the ideal candidate will have: Good commercial awareness with an ability to provide commercially rounded advice to clients and view matters from a business perspective
