Fast Track Rta Liability File Handler

3 days ago


Lostock, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

Do you have experience of handling fast track RTA cases? Looking for a new role? Then look no further... Keoghs are wanting to recruit a fast track liability RTA file handler to join our office in Horwich.

Your role would be to effectively manage a portfolio of liability-disputed Fast Track files independently. The role will involve handling cases efficiently and proactively whilst utilising effective telephone negotiation techniques to obtain the appropriatesettlement.

We ask that you have previous experience of handling your own caseload of litigated claims (either in a defendant or claimant role) and have a sound understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.

We offer a stable working environment, good career prospects, market rate salary and a bonus scheme as well as a standard benefits package.

Keoghs are a leading defendant law firm who specialise in the Personal Injury market. We have offices nationally and are one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combineproven 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.

In the file handler role you would be expected to independently manage a caseload of Fast Track work, including effective planning and organising of the workload to ensure Court deadlines are met. There would be agreed performance targets and quality standardsset and you would be fully supported by your team leader to help achieve them.

This is a full time role and offers a hybrid working approach. We ask you attend the office 1 day per week in order to see your team mates and feel part of the wider Keoghs / Davies business.

**Recruitment criteria**:
The key criteria for the role, as well as being an organised individual who is able to plan and prioritise their workload is:

- Previous experience of handling own caseload of litigated claims (either in a defendant or claimant role)
- Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules
- Efficient in a process driven environment
- Drive to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude
- Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
- Confident with ability to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations
- Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to compose professional written communications
- Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail
- Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
- Effectively work within a team
- Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office)
- Good standard of education - 5 GCSE’s grade C/5 or equivalent including maths and english

**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

**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. Hybrid working policy, 1 day in the office per week
- Cash care Plan
- Death In Service - after 1 year
- Pension Contribution
- Flexible Working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation


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