Defendant Claim Handler

18 hours ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time
Job Opportunity at BCL Legal

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Executive to join our team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claim handling and be able to manage a litigated caseload of 100 files.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. File handling involves dealing with defendant litigated small claims and fast track and MOJ files.
  2. The ideal candidate will be competent at dealing with files on a delegated and non-delegated basis and complying with client SLAs.
  3. Reviewing quantum, valuing general and special damages, and finalising case plans including advice as to next steps is a crucial part of the job.
  4. Referring cases for supervision and guidance to ensure the correct procedure and process is followed.
  5. Entering into telephone negotiations, liaising with third-party solicitors and insurers, own insurer clients, and lay clients', and recording the outcome of those approaches.
  6. Drafting documents, including applications, offers, proposed orders, directions etc.
  7. Attending telephone conferences/applications/court hearings.
  8. Working to Court Deadlines and managing time in an effective manner using organisational skills and case management system.
  9. Seeing cases through from commencement of proceedings to conclusion while dealing with cases in a cost-effective manner.

Estimated Salary:
The estimated salary for this position is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Requirements:
  • The successful candidate will ideally have experience of claim handling a litigated caseload, preferably a defendant case load.
  • A knowledge of the CPR and the SRA Code of Conduct and their application is essential.
  • A familiarity with medical reports would be needed.
  • Able to meet/exceed billing target.

Work Benefits:
  • 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
  • Private healthcare provision.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Life insurance and income protection.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service.
  • Season ticket loans.
  • Flu vouchers.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Perks at work scheme package.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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