Litigation Handler

Job Description

We are seeking a highly-motivated, persuasive professional with effective communication skills to join our successful and established Litigation team as a Litigation Handler.Reporting to the Litigation Lead, you will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases and cases suitable for recovery by litigation through to settlement. You will be the key link between Panel Lawyers and the business.Role: Litigation HandlerLocation: Liverpool with hybrid working available, along with the opportunity to work fully remoteWorking hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pmSalary: £28,000-£35,000What you will be doing:

• Triage incoming litigated cases, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases.
• Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases and cases suitable for recovery by litigation through to settlement.
• Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward.
• Key link between Panel Lawyers and the business.
• Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
• Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines.
• Review incoming litigation to assess if the claim is attached to a particular strategy. Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement.
• Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy.
• Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters
• Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend.
• Assist with Ad-hoc tasks as the business needs dictate.

What we’re looking for:

• Persuasive, strong and confident communicator with the ability to manage portfolios.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Ability to use own initiative to explore all options to achieve the best outcome for the business.
• A motivated self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

About Acorn InsuranceWe have over 40 years of experience helping people secure competitive car, taxi, van, motor trade and home insurance, across the UK. As a specialist insurance provider, we offer a wide range of competitive insurance policies that can are tailored to ourcustomers unique insurance needs. In 2020 we were in the Sunday Times top 30 Profit Track companies for private companies with fastest growing profits.Why Acorn InsuranceAcorn want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer Some of the benefits you will receive include:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Perk Box Online & High Street vouchers and discounts
• Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week*
• £250 bonus for every new colleague you recommend to the business
• Free monthly Café Nero Coffee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
• Clearly defined progression paths with training and support
• National vocational qualifications
• Free self-development & qualifications via Magpie Learning
• A comprehensive Mental Health support network including:
• A wide Network of Mental Health First Aiders 4 free counselling sessions
• CBT programmes available with a trained Therapist Mentor
• Unlimited access to a councillor 365 days a year, 24/7
• Free Hot Drinks*
• Dress Down Days
• Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
• Charity fundraising events

*on selected sitesAll roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to satisfactory standard.

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