Casualty Litigated Claims Handler

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Casualty Litigated Claims Handler to manage a diverse caseload in Bolton. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as you will work closely with clients and colleagues to navigate complex legal matters. You will be responsible for responding to legal applications, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork, and enjoy a range of benefits including health plans and holiday entitlement. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday Entitlement

Health Plans

Pension

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteering Opportunities

Cycle Schemes

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in handling EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases.
• Preferred background in personal injury or litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases.
• Conduct legal research and manage disclosures and evidence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

ILEX

LPC

Job description

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Casualty Litigated Claims Handler, Bolton

Client: Davies

Location: Bolton

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0e9a1894d78d

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases for insurance clients, working with experienced colleagues on strategy, liability decisions, and technical development. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach, with experience in handling documents and evidence such as Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings, and EL/PL files.

In addition, the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers in their tasks.

Key Accountabilities

• Responding to Pre-action disclosure applications
• Handling matters per client SLAs
• Instructing Counsel/Advocates
• Reviewing evidence and conducting legal research
• Negotiations and drafting payments into court
• Managing routine correspondence
• Setting and reviewing claim strategies
• Managing disclosures, evidence, investigations, and witness statements
• Liaising with insured parties, claimants, solicitors, and witnesses
• Instructing Counsel/Experts and attending conferences/trials
• Drafting Tomlin and Consent Orders
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours

35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch. Location: Parklands, Bolton.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and confidence in telephone interactions
• Organizational and prioritization abilities
• Calm under pressure, with attention to detail
• Good literacy and IT skills
• Team player, flexible, and client-focused
• Ability to meet performance targets and work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework
• Analytical skills, legal education (ILEX, LPC, or equivalent), and previous personal injury or litigation experience are preferred

Values and Benefits

Our culture emphasizes connectivity, dynamism, innovation, and teamwork. Benefits include holiday entitlement, health plans, pension, employee resource groups, volunteering, cycle schemes, discounts, and more.

We are a global professional services and technology firm serving leading insurance and regulated clients, with over 8,000 professionals across ten countries, committed to innovation and excellence.