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Litigation Handler

3 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

Casualty EL/PL Public Sector File Handler

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.

**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.
- Conducting investigations.
- 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.
- Drafting in general.
- Research.
- Counter Schedule.
- Pre-Trial reports.
- Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.
- Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.
- CRU appeal.
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct

**Recruitment Criteria**:

- 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.
- High level of analytical skills.
- Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively.
- Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail.
- Driven to achieve.
- Excellent IT Skills.
- Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework.
- The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control.

**Compensation & Benefits**:

- 25 days holiday per year (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Premium Headspace membership - teaching mindfulness, meditation and wellbeing
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance Bupa
- Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection
- Pension Contribution based
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Tech Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Gym Flex*

*after successfully completing probation

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