El/pl File Handler - Lostock, United Kingdom - Keoghs LLP

Keoghs LLP

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Lostock, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose
The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients.

The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documentsand evidence required in these types of cases.

The majority of the cases will be Fast-Track with the potential to handle Multi Track cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis.

Key Accountabilities

Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability 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 standards & regulations

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

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 nondelegated 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 Values framework.
The ability to demonstrate resilience and selfcontrol.

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