Casualty Public Sector NDA File Handler

Davies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (increase w/

Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare mental health support and GP

Job summary

Davies is seeking a Casualty Public Sector NDA File Handler in Bolton to manage a caseload of EL/PL cases for public sector clients. The role demands forensic, analytical thinking and a solid grasp of evidence and documentation typical in employer and public liability matters.

You will work to client SLAs, set strategy, review witness statements, medical records and other documents, and coordinate with Counsel and investigators.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a caseload of EL/PL files is essential.
• Previous litigation experience is essential.
• Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication.
• High level of analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess liability concepts in employer and public liability claims.
• Manage matters under client SLA's and set strategy.
• Review evidence such as witness statements and medical records.
• Instruct experts and coordinate with Counsel.
• Prepare trial bundles and attend Conferences.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Skills

EL/PL files handling

Litigation experience

Target-driven

Communication skills

Client care

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Resilience

IT literacy

Advocacy skills

Job description

Casualty Public Sector NDA File Handler

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of Public Sector clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the cases will be cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.
• Handling matters in accordance with client SLA's.
• Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.
• Reviewing evidence (e.g. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports).
• Dealing with Disclosure.
• Conducting investigations.
• Conducting CMC's and applications.
• Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage.
• Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.
• Drafting questions to medical experts.
• Costs Schedules.
• Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout.
• Drafting in general.
• Research.
• Counter Schedule.
• Pre-Trial reports.
• Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.
• Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.
• CRU appeal.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files is essential
• Previous litigation experience is essential
• Meeting targets
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic
• Good advocacy skills
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively.
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail
• Driven to achieve
• Excellent IT Skills
• Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Values framework
• The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• 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
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• 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