EL/PL Claims Handler

Sacco Mann; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EL/PL Claims Handler to join their dynamic team in Newcastle. This role involves managing personal injury claims, providing expert advice, and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders. With over 25 years of experience, this firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Enjoy competitive salaries and generous holiday allowances as you develop your career in a firm recognized for its commitment to excellence. If you are a proactive team player with a passion for law, this opportunity could be your next step forward.

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

Responsibilities

• Handle portal exited and non-portal fast-track personal injury claims.
• Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, and courts.

Skills

EL/PL case handling

Client communication

Teamwork

Quantum issues understanding

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 of 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, please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you have 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, 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.