Litigation Handler - Birkenhead, United Kingdom - Reed Legal

Reed Legal

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Birkenhead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

REED Legal are working with one of the UK's leading providers of insurance and legal services who have built a reputation for an ethical approach to personal injury litigation.

Their workforce delivers a professional but personable service to their clients,and they have fostered a culture built on this ethos which makes for an enjoyable place to work.

To manage a caseload of Fast Track RTA cases through all stages of the investigation and litigation process.

To deliver robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success ofthe business.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for a highvolume caseload of Fast Track Personal Injury RTA claims, making use of the firm's Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices.
To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
To deal with cases with denial of liability and causation arguments with mínimal supervision.
To be able to assess liability and quantum to include reviewing medical reports, researching, and obtaining relevant case law, drafting schedules of special damages, and assessing suitable awards for compensation
To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously.
To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are proactively progressed.

Experience:

At least 2 years previous experience of managing your own caseload of Fast Track RTA litigated claims.
Excellent litigator with strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate appropriate settlements at the optimum time.
A solid working knowledge of the CPR, legislation, and relevant case law
Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of MS Office
Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
Focus on delivering quality service to clients and the firm.

Desirables

An understanding of insurance claims handling processes
Ability to interpret information, identify risk and provide feedback in a clear and concise manner
A customer service qualification or a willingness to undertake progress towards a recognised and relevant qualification

Salary:
£26,000 - £36,000

Hours of work:
Monday-Thursday 9am - 5.30pmFriday 9am - 5pm

Location:
Birkenhead - minimum 2 days from office, will consider flexible variations to core hours

Benefits:

Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
Medicash (after 1 month's service)
Flexible Working (dependant on the role requirements)
Tunnel tag (Liverpool to Wirral commuters)
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme

If you are keen to find out more about this vacancy and you have the right experience / skills, please contact Steph McCormack at REED Legal () or apply