Professional Indemnity Paralegal / Claims Handler – Bristol
Build a specialist litigation career with one of the UK’s leading professional indemnity teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal, Claims Handler or litigation professional who wants to move into high-quality professional indemnity work within a nationally recognised insurance litigation practice in Bristol.
You’ll join a supportive and well-established team handling claims involving solicitors, surveyors, financial advisers, property professionals and other insured professionals. The work is varied, technical and challenging, with the chance to develop specialist expertise while being supported by experienced litigators.
Role overview
- Job title: Professional Indemnity Paralegal / Claims Handler
- Location: Bristol
- Salary: £23,000–£30,000, depending on experience
- Working pattern: Hybrid
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Practice area: Insurance litigation / professional indemnity
- Experience level: Ideally 1+ year in litigation, claims handling, insurance, professional indemnity or another transferable contentious area
Why this role could be a strong move
If you are currently working in litigation, claims handling, insurance, debt recovery, commercial disputes or property litigation and want to specialise, this role offers a clear route into professional indemnity work without needing years of prior PI experience.
You will be trusted with meaningful case responsibility, while also receiving the training, supervision and mentoring needed to build confidence in a technical and highly regarded area of litigation.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a caseload of professional indemnity claims under appropriate supervision.
- Reviewing new matters, considering liability, quantum, coverage and strategy.
- Assisting on complex and higher-value litigation involving claims against a range of professionals.
- Drafting correspondence, pleadings, reports and other legal documents.
- Conducting legal research and helping to prepare case strategy.
- Liaising with clients, insurers, insured professionals, brokers, opponents and other stakeholders.
- Supporting senior solicitors with negotiation, settlement, litigation procedure and dispute resolution.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in professional indemnity, insurance litigation, claims handling, personal injury, civil litigation or another contentious legal environment.
- A background in a law firm, insurer, legal services provider or claims team.
- Strong written communication skills and the confidence to deal with clients and third parties professionally.
- Good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- An analytical approach and genuine interest in litigation and insurance work.
- Experience in debt recovery, commercial litigation, property disputes or general civil litigation will also be considered.
What’s on offer
- High-quality professional indemnity work within a nationally recognised insurance litigation team.
- Exposure to claims involving solicitors, surveyors, financial advisers, property professionals and other insured professionals.
- Structured training, mentoring and long-term career development.
- A collaborative team culture where junior fee earners and claims professionals are properly supported.
- Hybrid working and a competitive salary package.
- A strong platform to build specialist litigation expertise in a respected and growing practice area.
Who this would suit
This role would suit someone who enjoys contentious work, wants more exposure to technical insurance and litigation matters, and is looking for a team that can offer both responsibility and development. You may already be working as a paralegal or claims handler, or you may be in a broader litigation role and looking to specialise.
Interested?
If you would like to explore whether this Professional Indemnity Paralegal / Claims Handler role could be the right next step, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
