Part 8 - Limitation Handler

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Limitation Handler to manage a caseload of MOJ/OIC cases. This role involves ensuring procedural compliance, drafting legal documents, and negotiating effectively within set parameters. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of civil procedure rules and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values sustainability and success, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you thrive under pressure and are passionate about delivering results, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Pension contributions

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Good understanding of MOJ/OIC protocol and CPR is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation processes, draft court documents, and adhere to deadlines.
• Value damages, negotiate effectively, and manage case life cycles.

Skills

MOJ/OIC Civil Procedure Rules

Valuing damages using JC Guidelines

Quantum negotiations

Drafting legal documents

Managing a caseload

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning and prioritization

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

Part 8 - Limitation Handler

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

The handler will be responsible for managing a caseload of MOJ/OIC cases that have reached limitation and subsequently issued and stayed. The handler will manage a full case load of files dealing with the procedural aspects of the case only, whilst ensuring the case is proactively managed to ensure all evidence is disclosed at the earliest point possible.

The handler will also manage a small volume of pre-litigation files, ensuring all procedural steps are followed, with responsibility for adhering to all MOJ/OIC deadlines, reserve management, valuing damages, and negotiating effectively within set parameters.

A good understanding of the MOJ/OIC protocol and/or CPR is necessary, along with the ability to identify large loss triggers.

Key Accountabilities

1. Effectively manage the litigation process:

• Draft and file all required court documents, such as notices of acting, applications, and consent orders.
• Consider and manage applications for extension of stays.
• Brief and liaise with Counsel.
• Adhere to all court deadlines.
• Identify cases with a value >£25k.
• Identify large loss triggers.
• Proactively control case life cycles.
• Focus on phone contact.

Effective management of Stage 2:

• Maintain accurate reserves.
• Identify cases with a value >£25k.
• Identify large loss triggers.
• Value general and special damages.
• Set strategy and negotiate effectively.
• Manage Stage 2 through to CPP stage.
• Handle Stage 2 costs.
• Process settlements within the client environment.

Case management systems and IT:

• Maintain all reserves and diary actions.
• Ensure critical dates are met.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Good knowledge of MOJ/OIC Civil Procedure Rules and associated time scales.
• Experience in valuing damages using JC Guidelines and case law.
• Experience in quantum negotiations.
• Experience in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience dealing with Claimant Solicitors, policyholders, clients, and the Court.
• Managing a caseload effectively.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to accept feedback and pursue continuous improvement.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Efficiency in a process-driven environment.
• Confidence to take initiative, innovate, and adapt to change.

Our culture focuses on sustainability and success for our people and clients, guided by our core values:

• We are connected
• We are dynamic
• We are innovative
• We succeed together

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing resources
• Death in Service – after 1 year of service
• Pension contributions: 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
• Gourmet Society Membership discounts
• Discounted tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation period