Casualty Litigated Claims Handler

Davies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Casualty Litigated Claims Handler to manage a diverse caseload of delegated authority fixed fee cases. This role requires a blend of analytical skills and effective communication, as you will work closely with clients and colleagues to strategize and make informed decisions. You'll be involved in all aspects of case management, from initial reviews to final negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and enjoy a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and health support services.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year

Pension Contribution

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions

Qualifications

• Self-confident with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• High level of analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases.
• Conduct legal research and negotiate settlements.
• Liaise with parties involved in claims and review evidence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Care Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Legal Education - ILEX, LPC or equivalent

Job description

Casualty Litigated Claims Handler

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bristol

Description

The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in conjunction with a more experienced employees who will be involved in setting strategies and making liability decisions, as well as responsible for their technical development.

The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases.

The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and EL/PL files handled on a Delegated Authority basis.
In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads.

Key Accountabilities

Duties will include the following (based on experience), but may not be limited to:

• Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosure
• Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s
• Instructing Counsel/advocate
• Reviewing evidence
• Legal Research
• Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim
• Reviewing matters throughout
• CRU
• Dealing with disclosure
• Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)
• Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements
• Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses
• Instructing Counsel / Experts
• Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Reviewing quantum
• Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders
• Draft Cost schedules
• Dealing with general or straightforward queries
• Telephone chasing activities
• Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon
• Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.

Working Hours

35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
• An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
• An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks
• Good Literacy and IT skills
• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
• Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework
• Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.
• Ability to meet performance targets
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
• High level of analytical skills

Desirable

• Previous personal injury file handling experience
• Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience
• Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous.
• Previous litigation experience is preferred
• Good advocacy skills

Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;

We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation