Full job descriptionThe File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the cases will be Fast-Track with the potential to handle MultiTrack/ Intermediate Track cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.


• Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.


• Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.


• Reviewing evidence (e.g. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports).


• Dealing with Disclosure.


• Conducting investigations.


• Conducting CMC’s and applications.


• Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage.


• Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.


• Drafting questions to medical experts.


• Costs Schedules.


• Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout.


• Drafting in general.


• Research.


• Counter Schedule.


• Pre-Trial reports.


• Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.


• Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.


• CRU appeal.


• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.

35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of handling own caseload of EL/PL files is essential.


• Previous litigation experience is essential.


• Meeting targets.


• Positive, confident and enthusiastic.


• Good advocacy skills.


• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.


• Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis.


• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.


• High level of analytical skills.


• Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively.


• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.


• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail.


• Driven to achieve.


• Excellent IT Skills.


• Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Values framework.


• The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control.

Benefits
*Davies Incentive Plan
*25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
*Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
*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
*Employee Resource Groups
*Employee Volunteering Programme
*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
* after successfully completing probation