Paralegal – Property Damage, Commercial Insurance

DWF

Paralegal supporting property damage recovery claims for insurer clients at DWF in Manchester. Assisting with a varied caseload and developing technical and commercial skills in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support senior team members with a varied caseload including property casualty, property damage, product liability and subrogated recovery claims
Prioritise workload effectively
Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Develop technical and commercial knowledge through training, supervision and day-to-day casework
Support the team in delivering a high standard of service to insurer clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant legal qualifications i.e. LLB, potentially LPC
Previous experience working in a legal environment
Strong organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience within Commercial Insurance, particularly Property Damage and/or Recoveries is desirable
A demonstrable desire to develop a long-term career with DWF

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity
Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
Offer any adjustments or additional support needed during the recruitment process

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal qualificationsLLBLPCproperty casualty claimsproperty damage claimsproduct liability claimssubrogated recovery claimscommercial insuranceattention to detail

Soft Skills

organisational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder relationship managementworkload prioritisationdesire for career development