RTA Litigated File Handler - Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Keoghs

Description

The Role:

Our RTA non-delegated authority team are looking for an experienced RTA handler to join their team in the Horwich, Bolton.

Your caseload would be around 70 litigated cases. The cases in our NDA team are more complex as they deal with indemnity and counterclaims.
We offer a hybrid-working model so you would only be required to attend the office 1 day per week.

The role is a full time opportunity work 35 hours per week but we would also be open to discussing part time opportunities minimum 28 hours.

Duties of the Role:
Complete all procedural elements in order to successfully run and maintain a caseload of small claims track casesCarry out instructions on behalf of key insurer clients, from issue of proceedings through to TrialBuild lasting relationships with key clients by drafting reports confirming strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the clientBe commercially aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate

Recruitment Criteria:
Up-to-date experience of handling your own RTA litigated caseloadDrafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 QuestionsLiaising with and drafting instructions to CounselExperience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering qualityGood telephone negotiation skillsExcellent listening and verbal communication skillsGood IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System with a preference for working paperlessAbility to:

• Work as part of a Team
• Use own initiative
• Plan and prioritise workloads, and effectively use delegation
• Remain clam 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 conclusionWhat we offer in return:Salary discussed & disclosed on application, hybrid working 1 day per week in office remainder remote working, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years' service and to 27 after 10 years' service, Death In Service – after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym FlexKeoghs valuesWe are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed togetherIf you are successful to the next stage, you will be asked to complete a written exercise followed by interview. I look forward to receiving your application.