EL/PL Solicitor

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

Description

Keoghs Corporate Risk Team is seeking to recruit a Multi‑Track File Handler to deal with delegated and non‑delegated multi‑track EL/PL claims. This diverse role offers an excellent opportunity to work within Keoghs’ thriving Corporate Sector Risks Practice with a variety of high‑profile clients. The successful candidate will predominantly handle a litigated case load of Multi‑Track claims, but may also handle some claims from pre‑litigation.

Department: Claims Management

Location: Liverpool

Key Responsibilities

• Building 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, Knowledge and Expertise

• EL/PL multi track file handling experience
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to negotiate via telephone
• Ability to prepare succinct and concise reports
• Excellent inter‑personal and client care skills
• Excellent marketing skills
• Excellent IT skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to win the trust and confidence of others
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail
• Driven to achieve
• Good advocacy skills
• Prior knowledge, skills and experience
• Good IT skills

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation