Fast Track Recoveries Litigator

1 week ago

Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

The team deal with pursuing subrogated recoveries on behalf of a number of insurer clients with a mixed portfolio of pre-litigation and litigated cases.

The role of the litigator is to effectively manage a portfolio of Delegated (DA) & non-delegated authority (NDA) fast-track case litigation independently.

On occasion where the matter is particularly complex or technical the litigator will deal with the matter pre-litigation. The FT Litigator will be asked to assist with the coaching and supervision of less experienced colleagues through.
Some cases may involve a Personal Injury counterclaim which will also be handled by the Fast-Track Litigator.

Key Accountabilities

  • The role will involve dealing with a caseload of DA & NDA subrogated recovery files.
  • Instructions are received at varying stages of the claim process and so a full knowledge of handling subrogated recovery claims from a claimant perspective through to conclusion via a court hearing is necessary.

The main aspects of the role will involve:

  • Review and analysis of files throughout the life of the case, and in accordance with the client guidelines
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, always keeping the client at the heart of every decision
  • Formulating an initial strategy for approval by Team Leader.
  • Legal research
  • Undertaking telephone negotiations with third party insurers and solicitors
  • Liaising with the insured and insurers where necessary, guiding the claimant through the litigation process.
  • Acting as a referral point for less experienced colleagues.
  • Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
  • Ensuring costs claimed are maximised but not disproportionate
  • Ensuring all files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 201
  • Adhere to the Keoghs Values
  • Ability to work in target driven environment
The role will also involve an in-depth understanding of the court process, to include:

  • Drafting claim forms
  • Completing allocation questionnaire's
  • Dealing with disclosure and exchange of evidence
  • Completing listing questionnaire's
  • Completing pretrial checklists
  • Instructing Counsel
  • Drafting CPR Part 18 questions
  • Drafting CPR Part 35 questions
  • Drafting Counter schedules
  • Dealing with counterclaims
  • Drafting credit hire claims (where associated with a subrogated recovery)
Work Hours
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. This role is based in our Bolton office working 1 day in the office and 4 days from home.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

  • Essential:
  • Experience of litigation and handling recovery claims is essential with evidence of managing own case load and/or assisting on high value cases. Claimant experience is preferred.
  • Education at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent are essential and a degree or professional qualifications are preferable.
  • Understanding of case law, litigation practice and process and CPR Rules.
  • Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads
  • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
  • Good telephone negotiation skills
  • Ability to follow work processes and keep to Strategy
  • Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred
  • Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Desirable:

  • Experience of handling PI claims
  • Experience of handling credit hire claims
Soft Skills

  • Behaviours displays a positive and professional attitude towards their work and colleagues in line with Keoghs Shared Behaviours
  • Communication ability to adapt communication style to ensure a mutual understanding is achieved both with customers and colleagues
  • Planning & Organisation ability to structure, manage and prioritise workload accordingly
  • Adaptability ability to adapt to different situations and tasks, whilst maintaining quality and service
  • Quality of Service to be able to demonstrate an understanding of all detailed aspects of the service and function, and how that contributes to the success of the division
Values
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
We're friendly with a can do attitude
We care about our clients
We evolve

Contract Type

  • Permanent

Area

  • Credit Hire and Recoveries

Sub Area

  • Recoveries Bolton

Office

  • Keoghs Bolton Parklands

Closing Date

  • 24 Mar 2023

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