Litigation Handler
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- England,West Midlands,Staffordshire,Tamworth
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
Introduction
Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Handler to join our team at Strata Solicitors. As a Litigation Handler, you will be responsible for defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial. This will include handling claims involving personal injury/property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud.
How you’ll make an impact
*Defend litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial.
*Assess liability and set and maintain reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client "key performance indicators".
*Investigate the merits of third-party claims.
*Conduct telephone and correspondence negotiations with third parties, third-party insurers, and third-party solicitors to achieve the best client outcome.
*Value general and special damages.
*Utilise the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant authorities to obtain the best client outcome.
*Ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client "key performance indicators" on all own handled claims.
*Achieve 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system for all own handled claims.
*Work within and support the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client "key performance indicators".
*Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants.
*Ensure full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements, client "key performance indicators", and The Solicitors Accounts Rules.
*Act as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team.
About You
*Litigation experience.
*Qualified Solicitor or Legal (desirable).
*Experience in Defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment (desirable).
*Experience in acting as a mentor or referral point for junior team members (desirable).
*Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative.
*Ability to work independently within a defined structure and effectively collaborate with peers and managers.
*Clear communication skills.
*Willingness to accommodate unexpected situations with flexibility in working extra hours, etc., when required.
#LI-CB2
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
*Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ’buy’ extra days
*Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
*Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
*Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
*Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
*Three fully paid volunteering days per year
*Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
*Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
*Critical illness cover
*Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
*Season ticket loan
*Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
*Emergency back-up family care
*And many more…
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationali
Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Handler to join our team at Strata Solicitors. As a Litigation Handler, you will be responsible for defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial. This will include handling claims involving personal injury/property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud.
How you’ll make an impact
*Defend litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial.
*Assess liability and set and maintain reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client "key performance indicators".
*Investigate the merits of third-party claims.
*Conduct telephone and correspondence negotiations with third parties, third-party insurers, and third-party solicitors to achieve the best client outcome.
*Value general and special damages.
*Utilise the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant authorities to obtain the best client outcome.
*Ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client "key performance indicators" on all own handled claims.
*Achieve 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system for all own handled claims.
*Work within and support the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client "key performance indicators".
*Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants.
*Ensure full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements, client "key performance indicators", and The Solicitors Accounts Rules.
*Act as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team.
About You
*Litigation experience.
*Qualified Solicitor or Legal (desirable).
*Experience in Defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment (desirable).
*Experience in acting as a mentor or referral point for junior team members (desirable).
*Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative.
*Ability to work independently within a defined structure and effectively collaborate with peers and managers.
*Clear communication skills.
*Willingness to accommodate unexpected situations with flexibility in working extra hours, etc., when required.
#LI-CB2
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
*Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ’buy’ extra days
*Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
*Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
*Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
*Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
*Three fully paid volunteering days per year
*Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
*Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
*Critical illness cover
*Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
*Season ticket loan
*Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
*Emergency back-up family care
*And many more…
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationali
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