EL/PL Litigation Claims Handler — Hybrid & Dog‑Friendly

Keoghs; West of England; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing & health support

Pension contribution

Cycle to work

Tech scheme

Season ticket loan

Gym flex

Discounts & perks

Discounts at Merlin Attractions

Résumé du poste

Keoghs, based in Bolton, seeks an experienced Claims Handler to manage a portfolio of litigated Employer's and Public Liability claims for a major insurer client. You will own claims from instruction through resolution, drive litigation strategy, and work with a Technical Support Lawyer for complex issues.

The role offers autonomy and a varied caseload, including Infant Approval Hearings. Ideal candidates will have solid EL/PL experience, strong PI litigation knowledge, and be able to manage a

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL claims.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience working within a delegated authority environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Able to manage a caseload independently while maintaining high service standards.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of litigated EL/PL claims
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum
• Review pleadings, witness evidence, medical records and expert reports
• Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies
• Negotiate settlements within delegated authority limits
• Handle claims proceeding through Infant Approval Hearings
• Maintain accurate reserving and file management
• Build strong relationships with the insurer client and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with a Technical Support Lawyer on complex cases and technical issues

Connaissances

EL/PL claims experience

Personal injury litigation knowledge

Civil Procedure Rules

Delegated authority experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Description du poste

Keoghs, based in Bolton, seeks an experienced Claims Handler to manage a portfolio of litigated Employer's and Public Liability claims for a major insurer client. You will own claims from instruction through resolution, drive litigation strategy, and work with a Technical Support Lawyer for complex issues.

The role offers autonomy and a varied caseload, including Infant Approval Hearings. Ideal candidates will have solid EL/PL experience, strong PI litigation knowledge, and be able to manage a