Motor Recoveries Claims Handler

Davies; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the claims management sector is seeking a Motor Recoveries Claims Handler to join their litigation team in Leeds. The role involves managing litigated cases, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines. The ideal candidate will have previous legal experience and strong organisational skills, contributing to a dynamic team focused on delivering quality outcomes for clients.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, increasing with service

Hybrid working – working only 1 day in the office

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Davies Incentive Plan

Wellbeing support via WeCare

Death In Service after 1 year

Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme

Discounts at various online and retail outlets

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience, including litigation.
• Experience in drafting legal documents such as witness statements and court order applications.
• Ability to work to deadlines and handle enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of litigated cases and submit to the Court.
• Draft court documents and liaise with policyholders.
• Ensure KPIs and SLAs are achieved.

Skills

Litigation

Drafting legal documents

Quantum negotiations

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Motor Recoveries Claims Handler

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds

Reporting To: Hiring Manager

Description

Are you a talented litigator with a passion for recoveries? Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic team where your expertise will make a tangible impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Recoveries department deals with pursuing subrogated recoveries on behalf of insurer clients. This is a new role within our litigation team. The purpose of the role is to effectively manage a portfolio of Delegated (DA) litigated cases, review them, and submit to the Court in terms of litigation.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Hybrid working – working only 1 day in the office
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer

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Key Accountabilities

• Organising, prioritising, and handling own workload according to SOPs to meet critical dates, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Managing the litigation process effectively to ensure KPIs and SLAs are achieved.
• Adhering to all Court deadlines.
• Drafting court documents.
• Liaising with policyholders, including drafting communications.
• Using the case management system effectively.
• Reserving and maintaining accurate, timely key case information.
• Meeting critical dates.
• Documenting actions and strategies via file notes.
• Labeling all documents clearly in the case history.
• Delivering quality work that meets audit standards.
• Driving personal development.
• Contributing to team efforts and morale.

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. The primary location is Leeds.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Previous legal experience, including litigation.
• Experience in drafting legal documents such as witness statements, bundles, and court order applications.
• Preferably experience in quantum negotiations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, handle enquiries, organise workload, and work collaboratively in a team.

Values

Our culture focuses on sustainability and success for our people and clients. Our four core values are:

• We are connected
• We are Dynamic
• We are Innovative
• We succeed together

Additional Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• Additional holiday options (buy & sell 3 days)
• Wellbeing support via WeCare (online GP, mental health, and more)
• Death In Service after 1 year
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex (post-probation)
• Discounts at various online and retail outlets