Clark James have an exciting hybrid opportunity (just 2 office days a week) to join the Litigation Team of this prestigious law firm working as a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) /Employment Liability (EL) / Personal Liability (PL) Claims Handler. You will handle a caseload of Claimant Employers Liability claims, Personal Liability claims and unusual Road traffic Accidents such as Pedestrian or Cyclist claims - providing excellent claims handling service with minimal leakage.
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.
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’s in it for you?
This brilliant company offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office working. Core benefits include:
· Annual performance-based bonus
· 9% Private Pension
· 50% off insurance plus free breakdown cover
· Health and Dental insurance
· Generous holiday allowance