Casualty File Handler

Davies Talent Solutions; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking an experienced Casualty EL/PL File Handler to manage a varied caseload of claims in a dynamic and supportive environment. The role involves overseeing cases from initial strategy to trial preparation, emphasizing analytical skills and strong legal acumen. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

24/7 online GP

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience handling EL/PL claims and litigation.
• Strong advocacy, communication, and client care skills.
• High level of analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL claims, including fast-track and multi-track cases.
• Assess primary and secondary liability and set strategic direction for each claim.
• Conduct investigations, disclosure, and case management conferences.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Tools

IT and Case Management Systems

Job description

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About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected legal services provider, for an experiencedCasualty EL/PL File Handlerto join their Claims Management team. This role involves managing a varied caseload ofEmployer’s Liability (EL)andPublic Liability (PL)claims, primarily fast-track with potential multi-track cases up to £100,000, handled on anon-delegated authoritybasis.
The ideal candidate will bring a forensic and analytical approach to liability issues and demonstrate strong legal acumen in managing complex claims from initial strategy through to trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL claims, including fast-track and multi-track cases.
• Assess primary and secondary liability and set strategic direction for each claim.
• Review and analyse evidence including witness statements, medical records, and inspection reports.
• Conduct investigations, disclosure, and case management conferences.
• Instruct Counsel, investigators, and medical experts.
• Draft legal documents including counter schedules, costs schedules, and pre-trial reports.
• Attend conferences and trials with Counsel; prepare trial bundles.
• Handle CRU appeals and ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

About you
Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience handling EL/PL claims and litigation.
• Strong advocacy, communication, and client care skills.
• High level of analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet targets, manage deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in IT and case management systems.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and capable of working within shared values frameworks.

Why Apply
Our client strives to provide an innovative and dynamic environment for employees to thrive in, all whilst managing their work-life balance. They promote a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a 35 hour week, and a range of benefits including:

• Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, and Income Protection
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health and wellbeing support
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Customer Service

• Industries

  Insurance

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