EL/PL Claims Handler

Sacco Mann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EL/PL Claims Handler to join their growing team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this pivotal role, you will manage portal exited and non-portal fast-track personal injury claims, ensuring clients receive the best possible service. You will work closely with medical experts and legal professionals, valuing claims and preparing cases for trial. This firm, with over 25 years of experience, offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits including competitive salary, holiday purchase scheme, and a company pension. If you are a proactive team player with a passion for personal injury law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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's experience in EL PL case handling.
• Strong understanding of quantum issues and excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EL/PL case handling

Client communication

Teamwork

Understanding of quantum issues

Job description

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

The Role

The firm is 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 year's 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.

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.