RTA / EL / PL Litigation Claims Handler

Direct Line Group Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a qualified Claims Handler or Solicitor in Leeds to manage personal injury claims. The role involves investigating claims, negotiating settlements, and providing clients with accurate legal advice. Suitable candidates will have experience with RTA or EL/PL claims and strong knowledge of legal protocols. This position offers a hybrid working model alongside generous benefits, including a performance-based bonus and a private pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

9% Private Pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Prior experience with RTA / EL / PL claims handling is preferable.
• Knowledge of Pre Action Protocols and relevant legal statutes.
• Ability to handle client inquiries and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and legal research into client claims.
• Assess claims for merits and potential recoverability.
• Draft and manage court documents as necessary.

Skills

Claims Handling

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Client Management

Education

Experience as Claims Handler, Legal Executive or Solicitor

Tools

Case Management System

Lawtel

Job description

About us

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re already part of the team or thinking about joining us, you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely experienced team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

What you'll be doing

• Completing all necessary investigations into the circumstances of incidents and the value of our client's claim, carrying out legal research as required.
• Assessing prospects of the claim succeeding on its merits as well as the likely value of the claim for personal injury and recoverability of financial losses.
• Ensuring clients are provided the correct legal advice. Where appropriate, managing clients' expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly, and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times.
• Negotiating settlement on the best possible terms for the Client, ensuring that instructions are complied with or taken at the necessary points. Ensuring that the legal expenses provider is kept updated at all important stages.
• Drafting the necessary documents to issue court proceedings, comply with court directions, draft statements and ready the file for a final court hearing. Instructing counsel as necessary, drafting the brief and checking costs statements.
• Managing cases efficiently and effectively. Making sure that client work is progressed efficiently to meet departmental targets and Service Level Agreements and the client is kept proactively informed where appropriate.
• Identifying and appropriately investigating all conflicts, complaints and potential acts of negligence and ensure they are reported immediately to a team leader or member of the compliance team.
• Ensuring good working relationships with team-mates, team leader, management and administrative staff as well as maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers and external organisations.
• Supporting the strategic development of the department and firm by developing best practice and the client experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

• Experienced Claims Handler, Legal Executive or Solicitor.
• Previous experience of RTA / EL / PL claims handling is preferable, either within an insurance company or law firm environment.
• Knowledge of Pre Action Protocols, CPR, Practice directions and relevant statute and case law as well as related regulations associated with accidents at work.
• Experience of using a Case Management System and knowledge of JC Guidelines for the assessment of general damages in personal injury cases and understanding and ability to research different resources e.g Lawtel

What we'll give you

We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office working, varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include:

• Annual performance-based bonus
• 9% Private Pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 50% of their working week in the office.

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we've looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Location

Leeds (LS1 4AZ)

Working hours

35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

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