Why join us?
Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF is currently seeking a motivated Lead Paralegal to join the team in Manchester.
The Commercial Insurance team acts primarily for insurer clients, pursuing subrogated property damage recovery claims. This includes recovering insurers’ outlay where damage has been caused to customers’ property across both commercial and domestic premises, as well as managing an increasing number of defender instructions. The team offers high‑quality, varied work within a collaborative and supportive environment.
As Lead Paralegal you will support senior team members on a varied commercial insurance caseload, gaining exposure to a broad range of property‑related claims while developing your technical, commercial and client‑facing skills. The role offers an excellent opportunity to build experience within a growing and well‑established insurance practice.
This is a hybrid role, with office attendance required 1–2 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Assisting senior team members with a varied caseload including property casualty, property damage, product liability and subrogated recovery claims.
- Prioritising workload effectively to maximise efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Building and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Developing technical and commercial knowledge through training, supervision and day‑to‑day casework.
- Supporting the team in delivering a high standard of service to insurer clients.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
- Experience within Commercial Insurance, particularly Property Damage and/or Recoveries (experience in similar areas will also be considered).
- Previous experience working in a legal environment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to strict deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to assess files and sensitive information accurately.
- Strong IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- A demonstrable desire to develop a long‑term career with DWF.
- An interest in expanding technical knowledge within commercial insurance and recovery work.
What we offer?
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
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