Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL

Davies Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (increases)

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Wellbeing support and EAP

Pension Contribution 5% / 3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Davies Group seeks a Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL in Liverpool for a permanent full-time role. You will manage a mixed caseload of litigated EL and PL matters for high-profile corporate and insurance clients, under supervision and within our competency framework.

You will build relationships with clients, assess liability and quantum, prepare witness statements, and work with the team to deliver timely, compliant services in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL cases, value up to £25,000.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with case management software and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of a litigated EL/PL caseload, under supervision.
• Build relationships with Keoghs clients.
• Assess liability and quantum, and devise resolution strategies.
• Deal with disclosure and prepare witness statements.
• Marshalling expert evidence and reviewing case materials.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver services to clients.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Skills

Litigation EL/PL experience

Strong communication

Case management software

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Case management system

IT skills

Job description

Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

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.

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