Pre-Litigation Credit Hire File Handler

Keoghs; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs is seeking a Pre-Litigation Credit Hire File Handler in Belfast. The role involves managing a caseload of credit hire files, ensuring compliance with client guidelines, and engaging in negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience in pre-litigation claims and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service benefit

Pension Contribution

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Pre-Litigated claims is essential.
• Specific experience in Credit Hire Claims is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing pre proceedings files and adhering to Client Guidelines.
• Formulating and implementing strategies for case management.
• Negotiating with Credit Hire Organisations and Third Party Solicitors.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

Degree (desirable)

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Keoghs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Description

To pursue settlement of a case load of pre-litigation credit hires file in accordance with agreed cycle times and spend targets, ensuring Client Guidelines are adhered to. It is important that the job holder can quickly review files and formulate an initial Strategy, commence early telephone negotiations with Credit Hire Organisations and Third Party Solicitors and liaise with Insurers where necessary.

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Legal

Location: Belfast

Description

To pursue settlement of a case load of pre-litigation credit hires file in accordance with agreed cycle times and spend targets, ensuring Client Guidelines are adhered to. It is important that the job holder can quickly review files and formulate an initial Strategy, commence early telephone negotiations with Credit Hire Organisations and Third Party Solicitors and liaise with Insurers where necessary.

This role will suit not only experienced Paralegals, but individuals who have experience in the Credit Hire sphere, to include in Insurance Companies.

Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. Keoghs Northern Ireland has grown year on year since inception in the local market in 2019 and now has over 50 staff solely dedicated to defendant insurance litigation services. The strong and well-respected reputation of our experienced team has been recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Directories.

We work in partnership with our insurance clients and their policyholders, providing a supportive team focused approach, resulting in excellent outcomes. There is a great team ethos within our Northern Ireland office, where we encourage personal development and wellbeing. We offer hybrid working and a relaxed dress code, and we pride ourselves on our agile working policy. Our team is friendly and supportive, and there are opportunities to become part of our social committee, participate in charity events and to get involved in client development initiatives.

Progression
We have ambitious growth plans for our future. We have a clear Career Progression Pathway, and each team member engages in a Continuing Conversation with our Leadership Team to ensure we support you in developing your talent with internal promotions to Trainee Solicitor, Associate, Team Lead and Partner, as we celebrate and reward our successes. We are fully committed to recognising contribution and rewarding high performance, making Keoghs a great place to develop your career.

The cases you will work on will be varied and exciting, with opportunities to develop into specialisms of particular interest to you, as we play to the strengths of each team member.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing pre proceedings files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines.
• Formulating, implementing and updating strategies as necessary.
• Delivering market leading indemnity spend and strong results for clients.
• Robust negotiations with Credit Hire Organisations and Third party Solicitors.
• Using current legal doctrine and case law strategies to expedite settlement.
• Where appropriate building strong working relationships with insurer clients.
• Proactive handling of cases to avoid complaints or other issues.
• Ensuring tasks are carried out as per Schedule in Case Management System.
• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines.
• To ensure compliance with the LSNI Regulations.

Working Hours
35 hours per week
Standard working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Hybrid and flexible working is available.


Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Some experience of handling Pre-litigated claims is essential.
• Specific experience of handling Pre-Litigated Credit Hire Claims is highly desirable.
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent, with a degree being desirable.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• 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 and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to effectively work within a team.
• Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
• Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 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
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• 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

Seniority level

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  Executive

Employment type

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  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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