Defendant Paralegal
About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA Retail helps people get back to the good stuff with quick, fuss-free home and car insurance and brilliant customer service. Job overview: We’re seeking a Defendant Paralegal to join AXA Retail’s in house Legal Services Unit (LSU). Our team are responsible for managing litigated claims on behalf of AXA and its policyholders. You’ll be managing a litigated portfolio of motor claims that have been brought against AXA or its policyholders. Key responsibilities: Handling a portfolio of litigated files of claims brought against our motor policyholders. Defending all proceedings to a high-quality. Negotiating claims whilst keeping indemnity spend and lifecycles to a minimum. Coordinating,preparing statements and briefing counsel. Provide commercially focused legal advice. Making an appropriate contribution to department e.g. knowledge sharing, training etc. Complying with the required standards for internal procedures. Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. Your skills & experience: Law degree coupled with litigation experience. Good working knowledge of the Road Traffic Act, Civil Procedure rules, Hire/Credit Hire and strong knowledge of the Court’s procedures. Ability to operate with a high level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. Team oriented with an experience of and a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams. Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships and influence at all levels. Strong organisation skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of claims simultaneously, through an IT case management system. Courage to challenge the norm and share alternative solutions, interrogative interviewing techniques and witness statement taking. Ability to handle a complex and constantly changing workload and to work under pressure whilst maintaining the required quality. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply: To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [email protected]. We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date. #LI-Hybrid
