EL/PL Claims Handler

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an EL/PL Claims Handler to join their growing team. The role involves handling personal injury claims, liaising with various stakeholders, and preparing cases for trial. The firm offers competitive salaries and various benefits, including increased holiday days and a company pension.

Benefits

23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Auto-enrolment Company Pension

Employee Assistance

Travel to work schemes

Annual flu jab

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in EL PL case handling.
• Strong understanding of quantum issues.

Responsibilities

• Review files and report regularly to clients.
• Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel.
• Prepare cases for Trial including Briefing Counsel.

Skills

Client Communication

Team Player

Job description

Sacco Mann is recruiting for an EL/PL Claims Handler to join a growing firm based in Newcastle. The firm work within Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Conveyancing and are recognised by the Legal 500 with over 25 years' experience. The firm are also committed members of APIL and a dedicated law firm for Headway.

The Role

The firm are looking for a claims handler to join their employers and public liability department where you will be handling portal exited and non-portal fast-track value personal injury claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Review files and report regularly to clients
• Liaise with medical and other experts
• Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel
• Value claims for Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity
• Identify and gather evidence in support of and valuing claims
• Draft Schedules of Special Damages
• Issue proceedings and proceed through litigation to settlement or Trial
• Prepare cases for Trial including Briefing Counsel

About You

• A minimum of 1 years' experience in EL PL case handling
• Strong understanding of quantum issues
• Excellent client communication skills
• Team player with a pro-active approach

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays per annum increasing to 26 days
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Auto-enrolment Company Pension.
• Employee Assistance
• Travel to work schemes
• Annual flu jab

If you are interested in this EL/PL Claims Handler role in Newcastle upon Tyne then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE.