Fast Track File Handler

Keoghs; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year which rises

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3%

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 Merlin Tickets

Discounts at local retail outlets

Job summary

Keoghs in Liverpool is seeking a skilled solicitor or paralegal to manage a litigious EL/PL caseload for corporate and insurance clients. The role focuses on up to £10,000 claims, requiring careful file handling and adherence to the SRA framework.

You will work 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) with supervision, contribute to strategy, maintain client relationships, and ensure accurate documentation and timely case progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of handling litigated EL/PL cases with a value of up to £10,000 is essential.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
• An ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Day to day handling of a litigated caseload of EL/PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework, to include:
• Building relationships with Keoghs clients.
• 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.
• Dealing with disclosure.
• Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
• Marshalling expert evidence.
• Sound knowledge on credit hire
• Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 and relevant Service Standards.

Skills

Litigation EL/PL cases

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Department: Claims Management

Location: Liverpool

Description

This a diverse role with opportunities to work on a mixed caseload for high profile corporate and insurance clients. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of EL/PL cases.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day handling of a litigated caseload of EL/PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework, to include:

• Building relationships with Keoghs clients.
• 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.
• Dealing with disclosure.
• Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
• Marshalling expert evidence.
• Sound knowledge on credit hire
• Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 and relevant Service Standards.

35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of handling litigated EL/PL cases with a value of up to £10,000 is essential.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
• An ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.

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