Casualty File Handler - Bolton, United Kingdom - Keoghs

Keoghs

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Bolton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 employment and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases.

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

Key Accountabilities

Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim. Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employment liability and public liability claims.
Handling matters in accordance with client SLA's.
Dealing with Disclosure.
Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.
Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, properly inspection reports etc.
Drafting questions to medical experts.
Drafting in general.
Costs Schedules.
Research.
Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.
Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.
Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court.
Conducting investigations.
Reviewing matters throughout.
Review and/or report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage.
Counter Schedule.
Pre-Trial reports.
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.
Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis.
Ability to prioritise work and keep to deadlines

Contract Type