Fast Track Liability handler

Keoghs Northern Ireland LLP; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice in Bolton is seeking a Fast Track Liability Handler to manage RTA litigated files. The ideal candidate has practical experience in the field, strong legal document drafting skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with clients and third parties. This full-time role offers 35 hours of work per week, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Death in Service

Pension Contribution

Gym Flex

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Qualifications

• Experience managing own case load and reporting skills required.
• Ability to draft legal documents like defences and witness statements.
• Experience delivering quality while managing fixed fees.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage files in accordance with Client Guidelines.
• Draft reports and legal documents, complying with deadlines.
• Negotiate with Third Party Solicitors and liaise with clients.

Skills

Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files

Understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB

Good telephone negotiation skills

Good IT skills including Word, Outlook

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Fast Track Liability handler

Join our team as a Fast Track Specialist File Handler and make an impact in a challenging, rewarding role.

Department: Legal
Location: Bolton

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines


• Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures


• Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure.


• Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client.


• Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines


• Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.


• Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors


• Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary


• Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System


• Undertaking Court Hearings


• Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals


• Accurately recording time and management information


• Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines


• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines


• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills


• Have an understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial.


• Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 Questions


• Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel


• Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality


• Good telephone negotiation skills


• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless

Additional Abilities

• Work as part of a Team


• Use own initiative


• Plan and prioritise workloads and effectively use delegation


• Remain calm under pressure


• Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required


• Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion


• Follow work processes and keep to Strategy


• Ability to make decisions

Values

• We are connected


• We are Dynamic


• We are Innovative


• We succeed together

Benefits

• 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

Working Hours

35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industry

Law Practice