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Assistant File Handler Casualty Team EL/PL team

Keoghs LLP
Job LocationHorwich
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£20,000 - £23,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Are you looking for your next legal move Do you have experience working in a legal environment Do you have the skills and ambition If yes our Keoghs team in Bolton are looking to add an Assistant File Handler to the Casualty team. The Assistant File Handler will work within a team of litigated File Handlers providing assistance on their caseloads. Their caseloads are all EL/PL cases handled on a non-delegated authority basis.In addition the Assistant File Handler will manage a small caseload of files on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The caseload will consist of predominantly pre-litigation cases.The role provides an excellent introduction to EL/ PL claims with the scope for development within the team which handles cases with a potential value of up to £100K, on a non-delegated basis.The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employment and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases.Key Accountabilities

  • Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employment and public liability claims.
  • Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.
  • Interviewing Insureds and their witnesses and taking statements
  • Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.
  • Reviewing evidence.
  • Costs Schedules.
  • Reviewing quantum
  • Dealing with a variety of litigated tasks such as Disclosure.
  • Negotiations & liaising with other parties involved in the claim
  • Dealing with routine correspondence.
  • Conducting investigations.
  • Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.
  • Reviewing matters throughout.
  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct
    • Essential Skills and Attributes:
  • Education standard of LPC, ILEX, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience of EL/PL claims would be advantageous
  • Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
  • An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative
  • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
  • An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks
  • Good Literacy and IT skills
  • Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
  • Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Values framework
  • Teamwork - Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.
  • Attention to Detail - Pays appropriate attention to all aspects of a task.
  • Excellence at Keoghs - Understands the Principles of Excellence at Keoghs and how these are applied to the way Keoghs runs its business.
    • What you can expect from us:A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathwayExcellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standardMonday to Friday - 35 hours per weekBenefits Package:Health care Cash PlanDeath In Service - after 1 yearPension ContributionCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Car Parking Scheme*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outletsFlexible Working25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidaysKeoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;Keoghs valuesWe listen, are down to earth and supportiveWe work together towards a common goalWe’re friendly with a can do attitudeWe care about our clientsWe evolveKeoghs is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates.If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of a disability please contact recruitment.We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisationStrictly no agencies please

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