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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RTA/EL/PL Intermediate Track Claims Handler to join our Leeds or Bromley based Legal Services team on a full time and fixed-term contract basis. Reporting to the Litigation Team Leader, you will be handling a caseload of Claimant Employers Liability claims, Personal Liability claims and unusual Road traffic Accidents such as Pedestrian or Cyclist claims.
Job Responsibility:
Managing a client’s claim by continually using the firm’s technical process and accurately documenting each activity that has taken place and ensuring time is recorded accurately
Completing all necessary investigations into the circumstances of the incident and the value of the client’s claim, carrying out legal research as required
Collating and reviewing the evidence
Assessing prospects of the claim succeeding on it’s merits
Assessing the likely value of the claim for personal injury and recoverability of financial losses
Ensuring clients are provided the correct legal advice
Where appropriate, managing clients’ expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly, and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times
Negotiating settlement on the best possible terms for the Client, ensuring that instructions are complied with or taken at the necessary points
Ensuring that the legal expenses provider is kept updated at all key stages
Drafting the necessary documents to issue court proceedings, comply with court directions, draft statements and ready the file for a final court hearing
Instructing counsel as necessary, drafting the brief and checking costs statements
Managing cases efficiently and effectively
Making sure that client work is progressed efficiently to meet departmental targets and Service Level Agreements and the client is kept proactively informed where appropriate
Identifying and appropriately investigating all conflicts, complaints and potential acts of negligence and ensure they are reported immediately to a team leader or member of the compliance team
Ensuring good working relationships with team-mates, team leader, management and administrative staff as well as maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers, external organisations and the work source
Supporting the strategic development of the department and firm by developing best practice and the client experience through continuous improvement initiatives
Handling a caseload of Intermediate Track Claimant Employers Liability claims, Public Liability claims and Road traffic Accidents including Pedestrian or Cyclist claims
To represent DLG Legal Services in the conduct of client matters in providing legal advice and assistance in a professional matter, in accordance with internal procedures and acting as an ambassador to the organisation
Requirements:
Experienced Legal Claims Handler, Legal Executive or Solicitor
Previous experience of RTA / EL / PL claims handling is preferable, either within an insurance company or law firm environment
Knowledge of Pre Action Protocols, CPR, Practice directions and relevant statute and case law as well as related regulations associated with accidents at work
Experience working in PI claims at intermediate track level
Experience of using a Case Management System and knowledge of JC Guidelines for the assessment of general damages in personal injury cases and understanding and ability to research different resources e.g Lawtel
Good problem solver and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail
Knowledge of Intermediate Track, Pre Action Protocols, CPR, Practice directions and relevant statute and case law as well as relevant regulations relating to accidents at work
What we offer:
9% employer contributed pension
Up to 10% Annual performance-based bonus
50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way
Generous holidays
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role
Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days
Company contributions of 9% of your salary towards your pension
Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years
Life assurance cover at four times your salary
Discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of other well-known brands
Adjust your income protection, life assurance, and benefits package through our flexible benefits scheme
Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and emergency dependant leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering information on financial and mental wellbeing as well as emergency support and advice
Trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) for support whenever you need it
Volunteering opportunities through our partnership with Neighbourly
Up to £50 a month to match any contributions you make to your local community