El/ Pl Nda File Handler

6 days ago


Lostock, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

**EL/ PL NDA File Handler - public sector team**

**Job Purpose**

The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients and public authorities. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/orappreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The role requires an understanding of the structure and responsibilities of local government. The majority of the cases will be fast-track PL claims but with the potential to handlemulti track cases up to £100K. Cases will be handled on a delegated and non-delegated authority basis.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.
- Handling cases, which are specific to public authority functions, such as highway claims.
- Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.
- Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.
- Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports).
- Dealing with Disclosure,
- 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.
- 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.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files.
- 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 non-delegated basis.
- Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.

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;
**Working Hours**

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is our Bolton office. 1 day a week in the office and 4 days working from home.

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Life Assurance, Bupa and many more benefits.

**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

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