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Description
To deal with fast and multi-track RTA files with a value of up to £100k on both delegated non delegated basis, for a variety of insurer clients. It is important that the file handler can work independently and competently using their own initiative to review files and formulate the initial Strategy to ensure the best outcome for the client and have an interest in improving technical quality. You may also be asked to take responsibility for supervision of other file handlers in the team.
Department: Legal
Location: Bolton
Description
To deal with fast and multi-track RTA files with a value of up to £100k on both delegated non delegated basis, for a variety of insurer clients. It is important that the file handler can work independently and competently using their own initiative to review files and formulate the initial Strategy to ensure the best outcome for the client and have an interest in improving technical quality. You may also be asked to take responsibility for supervision of other file handlers in the team.
Key Responsibilities
·Initial report/review
·Case Strategy
·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
·Dealing with Disclosure
·Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts/surveillance
·Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records
·Drafting questions to medical experts
·Drafting in general
·Costs Schedules
·Research
·Preparing/checking Trial Bundles
·Reviewing surveillance
·Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel
·Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court
·Dealing with routine correspondence
·Conducting site inspections and investigations
·Conducting CMCs and applications
·To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Adhere to the Keoghs Values
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
·Education - a degree is preferable
·Experience of handling both RTA work is preferable.
·Must have a Handling Authority of at least £50k
·Ability to use own initiative
·Ability to plan and prioritise workloads
·Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
·Good telephone negotiation skills
·Ability to follow work processes and keep to Strategy
·Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
·Ability to make decisions
·Ability to remain calm under pressure
Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
Our Values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
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) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
* 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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Law Practice
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