Multi-Track Credit Hire File Handler

Keoghs Llp; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Bolton is seeking a litigation specialist for its Tactical Credit Hire unit. The role involves managing multi-track cases up to £100K, conducting investigations, and liaising with clients and solicitors. Ideal candidates will have experience in handling Credit Hire files, excellent communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications. The firm offers a range of benefits including private medical insurance, a robust holiday plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Evidence of managing own case load or assisting on high value cases.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex and technical investigations on claims.
• Manage DA credit hire files and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Undertake telephone negotiations with third party Solicitors.

Skills

Experience of litigation and handling Credit Hire files

Ability to use own initiative

Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Good telephone negotiation skills

Good IT skills including Word and Outlook

Education

At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Degree / LPC preferred

Job description

The Tactical Credit Hire unit deal with Delegated (DA) & non-delegated authority (NDA) multi-track cases up to £100K in value. The caseload will consist of pre-litigation and litigated claims. You will be asked to carry out complex and technical investigations on these claims that are submitted from a specific opponent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an incredible team and help define our strategies against specific opponents with a view to successfully reducing the spend for our Insurer client's. The role will involve dealing with a caseload of DA credit hire files under supervision initially. Instructions are received at varying stages of the claim process and so a full knowledge of handling RTA claims from pre-litigation 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 Technical Supervisor.·Legal research·Undertaking telephone negotiations with third party Solicitors ·Liaising with the insured and insurers where necessary ·Ensuring 'actions' are carried out as per the task list within the Case Management System·Accurately recording time·Accurately completing the dispute resolution process ·Processing bills ·Ensuring all files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines ·To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations·Adhere to the Keoghs Values·Ability to work in target driven environment The role will also involve an understanding of the court process, to include:·Drafting defences·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 Working HoursMonday to Friday 9am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of litigation and handling Credit Hire files is essential with evidence of managing own case load and/or assisting on high value cases.
• Education - at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent are essential and a degree / LPC is preferable
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to 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
• Qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights (consideration will also be given to CILEX Lawyers)

Values and Benefits

• Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected
• 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
• 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