Paralegal – Uninsured Loss Recovery

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Paralegal recovering businesses’ uninsured losses for Corclaim, part of Ampa Group. Managing contentious claims, litigation, negotiations and client relationships.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contentious claims, including assessing evidence, negotiating with solicitors, and drafting legal documents while maintaining strong client relationships. Proficient in case management and compliance with Civil Procedure Rules, ensuring high-quality work under pressure.

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Claims ManagementNegotiation SkillsLegal DraftingClient Relationship ManagementAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingEvidence AssessmentQuantum DocumentationLegal Proceedings DraftingCivil Procedure Rules Compliance

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProactive ApproachAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Contentious ClaimsLiability NegotiationSmall Claims TrialsWitness StatementsUninsured Losses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage an independent caseload of contentious claims and diary management
Assess evidence and establish responsibility when considering liability
Evaluate claims and proactively obtain quantum documentation
Negotiate liability or quantum with defendant solicitors or insurers
Send Letters Before Action to third parties using the case management system
Assess and collate documentation supporting claims
Proactively pursue claims and use the telephone appropriately
Draft legal proceedings and handle litigation and compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules
Follow claims through to and attend small claims trials
Instruct counsel and experts where necessary
Draft correspondence and witness statements
Maintain client relationships by providing claim progress updates and taking new instructions
Perform general administration, including archiving, billing and case management
Receive training to manage a caseload or assist claims-handling teams acting for businesses recovering uninsured losses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally, but not essentially, a minimum of 3 months’ recent experience in legal, insurance, claims handling or customer service roles
Confidence with IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to prioritise and produce high-quality work in a volume environment, sometimes under pressure, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills while maintaining team processes and procedures
Proactive approach to documenting and handling tasks and cases
Ability to cope with and respond to sudden client demands
Good communication skills and telephone manner
Ability to discuss and negotiate matters by telephone
Analytical and problem-solving approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working with a blended approach to where and how employees work
Flexible working arrangements based on individual needs and preferences
Hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, London, Lincoln, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and Tunbridge Wells
Employment subject to a variety of post-offer checks
Equal opportunities employer
Diverse and inclusive workplace culture