RTA CLAIMS HANDLER

Clark James Recruitment LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a highly-motivated Litigation Handler to join a successful Law Firm. This role involves managing litigated and non-litigated claimant RTA cases through to settlement. You will need strong experience in handling such claims and knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules. The position offers hybrid working with 2 days a week in Leeds and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Solid salary

Benefits package

Career potential

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA claims.
• Previous experience with OIC and Fast Track RTA claims in an insurance or law firm.
• Ability to apply strategic knowledge against commercial decision making.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming cases for litigation.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement.
• Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
• Conduct thorough investigations on indemnity, liability, and fraud.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Experience handling RTA/Motor Insurance claims

Job description

Hybrid working with 2 days a week in Leeds. Clark James Insurance Recruitment are seeking a highly-motivated, persuasive professional with effective communication skills to join a successful Law Firm as a Litigation Handler.

You will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of Litigated and non Litigated claimant RTA cases through to settlement. You will be the key link between Panel Lawyers and the business.

Role and responsibilities

• Triage incoming cases for litigation, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases.
• Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement.
• Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward.
• Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
• Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines.
• Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement.
• Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy.
• Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters
• Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend.

You must have strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA / Motor Insurance claims. Previous OIC and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred.

In return this company can offer exciting potential for your future career as well as the sweetener of a really solid salary and benefits package!

Apply today if you have the relevant Legal and Insurance experience in the Motor area