Claims Handler

CRA Consulting; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Claims Handler, where you will manage personal injury claims with a focus on efficiency and client satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee welfare and career growth. With a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic legal setting. If you have experience in personal injury claims and are ready to take the next step, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted legal services

Sports and social clubs

Free snacks

Long service awards & rewards

Mental health and well-being scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Defendant Personal Injury Claims is essential.
• Professional background in RTA claims will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL matters through the MOJ Claims Portal.
• Liaise confidently with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Negotiate settlements on liability and quantum.

Skills

Defendant Personal Injury Claims

Litigated EL / PL Claims

Negotiation Skills

Job description

Job Title: Claims Handler
Location: Bradford with Hybrid Working
Salary: £26,000 to£30,000 Salary Bracket
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL matters, progressing files efficiently through the MOJ Claims Portal.
• Liaise confidently and professionally with opponents, experts, regulatory authorities and clients via phone, email and written correspondence.
• Negotiate settlements on both liability and quantum.
• Where applicable, pursue recovery actions against third parties on behalf of clients.
• Keep accurate financial and risk assessments for all claims.
• Follow all internal procedures and client-specific protocols meticulously.
• Regularly review and achieve personal performance targets.

Employment Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Increasing holiday entitlement following 2 years service
• Increasing holiday entitlement following 5 years service
• Optional holiday purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Increasing pension contributions in line with service
• Life assurance scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Discounted legal services
• Firmwide reward & recognition scheme
• Mental health and well-being scheme
• Enhanced parental leave package
• Travel scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Sports and social clubs
• Free snacks
• Long service awards & rewards
• Hybrid working

About the Business:

• Our client are a leading law firm with a global outreach, whilst offering an independent organisational feel.
• As a renowned multi-servicing law firm, they boast excellent work quality, a strong client base and experienced professionals throughout.
• The firm are a 'people first' organisation that has a genuine passion for their employees welfare and career advancement.
• With a superb employee offering, highly competitive salaries, leading training & development and flexibility for staff, this truly is a great firm to work for

Required Attributes:

• As the successful candidate, you will need experience in Defendant Personal Injury Claims
• Although the position is handling litigated EL / PL claims, a professional background in RTA exclusively will be accepted

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Claims Handler vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 011********** for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Claims Handler vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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