Litigated EL/PL Claims Handler (Casualty)

Confidential; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs is seeking an experienced Claims Handler to manage a portfolio of litigated Employer's and Public Liability claims for a major insurer client. You will take ownership from instruction through to resolution, making key decisions and delivering excellent client outcomes.

You will be supported by a Technical Support Lawyer and benefit from a manageable caseload, autonomy, and the opportunity to handle a varied mix of personal injury matters, including Infant Approval Hearings.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL claims.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience working within a delegated authority environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated EL/PL claims.
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum.
• Review pleadings, witness evidence, medical records and expert reports.
• Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies.
• Negotiate settlements within delegated authority limits.
• Handle claims proceeding through Infant Approval Hearings.
• Maintain accurate reserving and file management.
• Build strong relationships with the insurer client and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a Technical Support Lawyer on complex cases and technical issues.

Skills

Litigation experience

PI litigation knowledge

Delegated authority experience

Negotiation & communication

Job description

Keoghs is seeking an experienced Claims Handler to manage a portfolio of litigated Employer's and Public Liability claims for a major insurer client.

Working on a delegated authority basis, you'll take ownership of claims from instruction through to resolution, making key decisions, driving litigation strategy and delivering excellent client outcomes. You'll be supported by a dedicated Technical Support Lawyer, providing guidance on complex legal and procedural issues when required.

This role offers a manageable caseload, real autonomy and the opportunity to handle a varied mix of litigated personal injury claims, including matters requiring Infant Approval Hearings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated EL/PL claims
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum
• Review pleadings, witness evidence, medical records and expert reports
• Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies
• Negotiate settlements within delegated authority limits
• Handle claims proceeding through Infant Approval Hearings
• Maintain accurate reserving and file management
• Build strong relationships with the insurer client and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with a Technical Support Lawyer on complex cases and technical issues

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL claims
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience working within a delegated authority environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills