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Litigation Claims Handler

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , Staffordshire

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Salary:

35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

My client based in Staffordshire are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Handler to join their growing team. As a Litigation Handler, you will be responsible for defending litigated motor claims from issue to trial. This will include handling claims involving personal injury/property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud.

Job Responsibility:

  • Defend litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial
  • Value general and special damages
  • Utilise the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant authorities to obtain the best client outcome
  • Ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client 'key performance indicators' on all own handled claims
  • Assess liability and set and maintain reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client 'key performance indicators'
  • Investigate the merits of third-party claims
  • Conduct telephone and correspondence negotiations with third parties, third-party insurers, and third-party solicitors to achieve the best client outcome
  • Work within and support the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client 'key performance indicators'
  • Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants
  • Act as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team

Requirements:

  • Litigation experience
  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal (desirable)
  • Experience in Defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment
  • Experience in acting as a mentor or referral point for junior team members
  • Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative
  • Ability to work independently within a defined structure and effectively collaborate with peers and managers
  • Good communication skills

Nice to have:

Qualified Solicitor or Legal

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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