A leading Yegal client is seeking 2 Law graduates to join their claims team on a short term initial contract.

This position is ideal for someone who might be lacking corporate office experience on their CV or close to graduation. 

Experience in financial services, law or insurance viewed favourably but not essential.

Claims roles are often a bridge between university graduation and law firm roles long term.

This position involves the management of a portfolio of common law liability claims. When these claims are complex you will refer them to external law firms for advice.

Day to Day Duties

• End to end management of insurance claims and acting as an advocate for the client throughout the claims process
• Interpreting and advising on policy coverage and applicable policy terms, conditions and exclusions
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidelines and standards
• Escalating claims as needed and working with senior staff to strategically manage difficult and complex claims, with a view of securing optimal outcomes.

Your Skills

• Critical thinking and the ability to interpret/ dissect information
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer focus
• Advanced attention to detail skills
• Ability to build a strong rapport and working relationships with stakeholders
• Strong outcome focus
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and keep within timeframes to meet customer needs and satisfaction.

As with all Yegal roles, paralegals who make a good first impression are often asked to extend though this cannot be guaranteed.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to video interview as a next step.