EL/PL Multi-Track Solicitor - Claims & Strategy

Keoghs; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (buy/sell 3)

Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare 24/7 wellbeing & legal health

Pension Contribution 5%/3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts at Merlin attractions

Job summary

Keoghs is seeking a Multi‑Track File Handler to manage delegated and non‑delegated multi‑track EL/PL claims within the Corporate Sector Risks practice. The role predominately handles a litigated caseload, with some pre‑litigation work, and requires strong client communication and case management skills.

You will work from our Liverpool office, handling claims with values typically between £25k and £100k, and you will be expected to meet chargeable hour targets while maintaining the highest

Qualifications

• EL/PL multi track file handling experience
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to negotiate via telephone
• Ability to prepare succinct and concise reports
• Excellent IT skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Keoghs clients – liaising with clients and, where appropriate, Insurers
• Manage a mixed caseload of EL/PL predominantly multi track cases consisting of claims typically valued between £25k – £100k
• Assessing and advising on liability and quantum
• Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate
• Make full use of the firm’s Case Management System in progressing files from receipt to closure
• Draft pleadings to include Defences and witness evidence
• Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required
• Achieve targets in terms of chargeable hours, WIP and the collection of client MI
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Skills

EL/PL multi track file handling

Client care skills

Telephone negotiation

Reporting

IT skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Decision making

Problem solving

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Keoghs is seeking a Multi‑Track File Handler to manage delegated and non‑delegated multi‑track EL/PL claims within the Corporate Sector Risks practice. The role predominately handles a litigated caseload, with some pre‑litigation work, and requires strong client communication and case management skills.

You will work from our Liverpool office, handling claims with values typically between £25k and £100k, and you will be expected to meet chargeable hour targets while maintaining the highest