- Complete all procedural elements in order to successfully run and maintain a caseload of small claims track cases
- Carry out instructions on behalf of key insurer clients, from issue of proceedings through to Trial
- Build lasting relationships with key clients by drafting reports confirming strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client
- Be commercially aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
- Up-to-date experience of handling your own RTA litigated caseload
- Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 Questions
- Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel
- Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
- Good telephone negotiation skills
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System with a preference for working paperless
- Ability to:
- We are connected
- We are Dynamic
- We are Innovative
- We succeed together
RTA Litigated File Handler - Salford, 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:
Recruitment Criteria:
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 conclusion
What 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 Flex
Keoghs values
If 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.