Motor Claims Handler

Keoghs Northern Ireland LLP; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Bolton is seeking a file handler to manage small claims track litigated motor instructions for key clients. Candidates should have experience in RTA cases, excellent negotiation skills, and legal drafting abilities. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits including 25 holiday days and a pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year’s service

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Access to Online Discount Sites

Qualifications

• Sound experience managing own caseload and reporting.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage cases according to Client Guidelines.
• Formulate and draft legal strategy and documents.
• Liaise with clients and draft instructions to Counsel.

Skills

Handling Small Claims Track RTA litigated files

Drafting legal documents

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

IT skills including Word and Case Management Systems

Job description

Description

Working in our Non Delegated Authority (NDA) motor unit, the role of 'file handler' is to handle a caseload of small claims track litigated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients, from issue of proceedings through to Trial.

It will be necessary for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an ability to impress the client with the extent of their legal knowledge and provide clear unambiguous advice on the strategy for bringing a claim to its resolution. A clear view on both relevant case law and appropriate evidence will be necessary. Whilst not essential, it would be preferable for candidates to have experience of handling indemnity disputed cases and counterclaims. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with RTA experience looking to begin in litigation and file handling. There will be development opportunities to move into fast track litigation and beyond.

Department: Legal

Location: Bolton

This is a full time permanent role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We operate a hybrid working model and you'll be asked to attend the office one day per week, remainder working from home.

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 processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines
• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulation
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Sound and practical experience of handling Small Claims Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills
• Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 18 Questions
• Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel
• Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
• Good telephone negotiation skills
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless but not essential
• Ability to:

• 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

Job Benefits

• 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 health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 year’s service
• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Law Practice

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