Fast Track Litigator

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Claims Management is seeking a Fast Track Litigator to manage subrogated recovery cases. This permanent full-time role, based in Bolton, involves supervising colleagues and handling complex claims. Ideal candidates will possess strong litigation experience, communication skills, and a background in managing caseloads effectively.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution of 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Experience managing own caseload and/or assisting with high-value cases.
• Understanding of case law, litigation practice, and CPR Rules.
• Ability to use own initiative, plan, and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage DA & NDA subrogated recovery files from initiation to court hearing.
• Assist less experienced colleagues and maintain client relationships.
• Conduct legal research and telephone negotiations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Degree or professional qualifications

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Fast Track Litigator

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

The team deal with pursuing subrogated recoveries on behalf of a number of insurer clients with a mixed portfolio of pre-litigation and litigated cases. The role of the litigator is to effectively manage a portfolio of Delegated (DA) & non-delegated authority (NDA) fast-track case litigation independently. On occasion where the matter is particularly complex or technical the litigator will deal with the matter pre-litigation. The FT Litigator will be asked to assist with the coaching and supervision of less experienced colleagues through.

Some cases may involve a Personal Injury counterclaim which will also be handled by the Fast-Track Litigator.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve dealing with a caseload of DA & NDA subrogated recovery files.

Instructions are received at varying stages of the claim process and so a full knowledge of handling subrogated recovery claims from a claimant perspective through to conclusion via a court hearing is necessary.

The main aspects of the role will involve:

• Review and analysis of files throughout the life of the case, and in accordance with the client guidelines
• Develop and maintain client relationships, always keeping the client at the heart of every decision
• Formulating an initial strategy for approval by Team Leader.
• Legal research
• Undertaking telephone negotiations with third party insurers and solicitors
• Liaising with the insured and insurers where necessary, guiding the claimant through the litigation process.
• Acting as a referral point for less experienced colleagues.
• Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
• Ensuring costs claimed are maximised but not disproportionate
• Ensuring all files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values
• Ability to work in target driven environment

The role will also involve an in-depth understanding of the court process, to include:

• Drafting claim forms
• Completing allocation questionnaire’s
• Dealing with disclosure and exchange of evidence
• Completing listing questionnaire’s
• Completing pre-trial checklists
• Instructing Counsel
• Drafting CPR Part 18 questions
• Drafting CPR Part 35 questions
• Drafting Counter schedules
• Dealing with counterclaims
• Drafting credit hire claims (where associated with a subrogated recovery)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Experience of litigation and handling recovery claims is essential with evidence of managing own case load and/or assisting on high value cases. Claimant experience is preferred.
• Education - at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent are essential and a degree or professional qualifications are preferable.
• Understanding of case law, litigation practice and process and CPR Rules.
• Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Good telephone negotiation skills
• Ability to follow work processes and keep to Strategy
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Desirable:

• Experience of handling PI claims
• Experience of handling credit hire claims

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) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• 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