About this role
The File Handler will manage a caseload of suspected fraudulent EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer 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 Multi Track/Intermediate Track cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis.
Key Responsibilities
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Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.
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Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.
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Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.
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Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports).
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Dealing with Disclosure.
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Conducting investigations.
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Conducting CMC’s and applications.
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Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage.
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Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.
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Drafting questions to medical experts
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Costs Schedules.
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Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout.
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Drafting in general.
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Research.
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Counter Schedule.
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Pre-Trial reports.
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Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.
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Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.
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CRU appeal.
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To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
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Working Hours
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35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files essential.
- Previous litigation experience.
- Meeting targets.
- Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
- Good advocacy skills.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skillsGood client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis
- Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
- High level of analytical skills.
- Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively.
- Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail.
- Driven to achieve.
- Excellent IT Skills.
- Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Values framework.
- The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control.
Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected We are innovative We are dynamic We succeed together
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
- Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Volunteering Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Tech Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Gym Flex*
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets
- after successfully completing probation