Fast Track Specialist File Handler

6 days ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

To handle litigated delegated and non-delegated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients and the MIB.

**Key Accountabilities**
- 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, having in mind the appropriate fee structure.
- Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client.
- Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines
- Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
- Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors
- Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary
- Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System
- Undertaking Court Hearings
- Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated 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
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills
- Have an understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial.
- 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, and preference for working paperless
Have the ability to:

- 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
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
Our Values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together

**Contract Type**

Secondment

**Division**

**Sub Area**

NDA Motor

**Office**

Bolton - Parklands

**Closing Date**

02 Sep 2024

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