Costs Paralegal - Bolton

Job summary

Undertake a variety of data gathering and information recording activities, on behalf of a File Handler, to facilitate the rapid settlement of cases and the closure of files.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledging instructions, initially liaising with clients and other parties.
• Drafting appropriate documentation.
• Serving appropriate documentation upon any third parties where applicable.
• Liaise with the Insurer client regarding liability and chase accordingly to expedite settlement or repudiation.
• Obtain additional information and/or documentation from the insurer client and/or third parties to facilitate File Handler negotiations.
• Follow up on outstanding instructions and other actions to ensure that responses are received within required timescales.
• Obtaining additional information and/or documentation as required from parties.
• To provide general assistance and ad hoc duties to support the File Handler as and when required.
• To ensure all case management and matter information is inputted on to the system in a timely and accurate manner to ensure completeness of records and to ensure accurate reporting of information to our clients.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

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