Motor Claims Handler

Keoghs Llp; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bolton is seeking a legal professional to handle RTA litigation cases. This full-time position allows for hybrid working, requiring office attendance just one day per week. The candidate will engage with clients, manage case loads, draft legal documents, and liaise with various stakeholders to ensure the effective handling of claims. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for succeeding in this dynamic role, making it an excellent opportunity for growth in the legal sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Gym Flex

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Practical experience of handling Small Claims Track RTA litigated files is essential.
• Draft legal documents, including defences and witness statements.
• Experience managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality.

Responsibilities

• Review files according to Client Guidelines.
• Undertake negotiations with Third Party Solicitors.
• Conduct Court Hearings and liaise with Insurers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines
• Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures
• Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure
• Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client
• Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines
• Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
• Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors
• Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary
• Ensuring 'actions' are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System
• Undertaking Court Hearings
• Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals
• Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines
• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulation
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

This is a full time permanent role working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. We operate a hybrid working model and you'll be asked to attend the office one day per week, remainder working from home.

It will be necessary for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an ability to impress the client with the extent of their legal knowledge and provide clear unambiguous advice on the strategy for bringing a claim to its resolution. A clear view on both relevant case law and appropriate evidence will be necessary. Whilst not essential, it would be preferable for candidates to have experience of handling indemnity disputed cases and counterclaims. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with RTA experience looking to begin in litigation and file handling. There will be development opportunities to move into fast track litigation and beyond.

Qualifications

• Sound and practical experience of handling Small Claims Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills
• Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 18 Questions
• Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel
• Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
• Good telephone negotiation skills
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless but not essential

Key Competencies

1. Work as part of a Team
2. Use own initiative
3. Plan and prioritise workloads, and effectively use delegation
4. Remain calm under pressure
5. Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
6. Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• 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 - after 1 years' service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• 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