Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL

Keoghs; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Season Ticket Loan

Discounts at local retail outlets

Job summary

Keoghs in Liverpool is seeking a committed paralegal to manage a litigated EL and PL caseload for both corporate and insurance clients. You will handle cases under supervision, draft witness statements, and liaise with clients to progress matters.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous case management, and teamwork within the department. Working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, with Liverpool as the primary office location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to £25,000.
• Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework.
• 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.
• Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations and relevant Service Standards

Skills

Litigation handling (EL/PL)

Case management system

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Description

This is 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 litigated EL and PL cases.

Department: Legal

Location: Liverpool

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and 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.
• Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations and relevant Service Standards

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Liverpool office.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to £25,000.
• 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