Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL

Davies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (increasing)

Family Private Medical Insurance

Private health scheme

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

Discounts at Merlin Attractions

Discounts at local retail outlets

Job summary

Davies is recruiting for a Fast Track File Handler – EL/PL in Liverpool. You will manage a litigated EL/PL caseload with supervision aligned to the firm’s competency framework, handling relationships with clients and advising on liability and quantum.

Responsibilities include strategy, disclosure, witness statements, and coordinating with experts while maintaining regulatory compliance and a high standard of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL cases up to £25,000.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong IT skills and case management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of a litigated EL/PL caseload.
• Build relationships with Keoghs clients and advise on liability.
• Devise strategies to resolve cases with best outcomes.
• Handle disclosure and witness preparation, including statements.
• Marshalling expert evidence and coordinating with the team.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations and Service Standards.

Skills

EL/PL litigation

Team collaboration

Case management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

Case management system

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