File Handler - EL/PL Casualty Team

Job Description

Are you looking for your next move Do you have experience of handling a litigated caseload of EL/PL files Do you want to work in a friendly and flexible team If yes, Keoghs are looking to add a number of EL/PL Litigated File Handlers to the team.The 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 employment and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documentsand evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the cases will be Fast Track with the potential to handle cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on delegated basis.Key Accountabilities: Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim. Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employment liability and public liability claims.Handling matters in accordance with client SLAs.Dealing with Disclosure.Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, properly inspection reports etc.Drafting questions to medical experts.Drafting in general.Costs Schedules.Research.Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court.Conducting investigations.Conducting CMCs and applications.Reviewing matters throughout.Review and/or report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage.Counter Schedule.Pre-Trial reports.CRU appeal.To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct.Essential Skills and Attributes:Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous.Previous litigation experience.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 delegated basis.Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.High level of analytical skills.Ability to win the trust and confidence of others.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 Value framework.The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control.What you can expect from us:

• A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway
• Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard
• Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week
• Care Cash Plan
• Death In Service - after 1 year
• 25 day holiday plus 8 bank holiday ( with the option to buy and sell 3 days per year)

Keoghs 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. Thisenables 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 values

• We listen, are down to earth and supportive
• We work together towards a common goal
• Were friendly with a can do attitude
• We care about our clients
• We evolve

Keoghs 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.Wed like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisationStrictly no agencies please