Fast Track Liability handler
1 week ago
Be among the first 25 applicants. Job Overview Are you ready to take your litigation skills to the next level? Join our team as a Fast Track Specialist File Handler and make an impact in a challenging, rewarding role. Department: Legal Location: Bolton Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch Primary location: Bolton, Parklands Office Key Responsibilities Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures Formulating initial and ongoing strategy, efficiently and effectively, with the appropriate fee structure in mind Drafting reports confirming strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines Managing overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors Liaising with Insured, Insurers and Brokers where necessary Ensuring actions are carried out as per Action Lists in the Case Management System Undertaking Court Hearings Delegating relevant tasks to the paralegals Accurately recording time and management information Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential Understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 Questions Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality Good telephone negotiation skills Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System; preference for working paperless Key Attributes Work as part of a team Use own initiative Plan and prioritise workloads and effectively use delegation Remain calm under pressure Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion Follow work processes and keep to strategy Ability to make decisions Values We are connected We are dynamic We are innovative We succeed together Benefits 25 days holiday per year (increases with level of service; opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – automatically at single cover level; family option available within first month of joining Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of health, mental health, wellbeing and financial & legal wellbeing topics Death in Service Critical Illness Cover Personal Health Insurance / Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets * after successfully completing probation Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industry: Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Fast Track Liability Claims Handler
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