# Post-Defence Litigator (SCT)

**Company**: Davies
**Location**: Lostock, Bolton
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Insurance

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## Description

We are looking for a Post-Defence Litigator (SCT) to join our Claims Management team in Lostock, Bolton.

As a Post-Defence Litigator, you will manage your own portfolio of litigated small claims, handling quantum and liability matters, and use your negotiation skills to achieve effective settlements.

## Key Responsibilities

- Manage a caseload of Small Claims Track cases, ensuring Court deadlines are met.

- Deliver agreed performance targets and quality standards.

- Analyse available evidence to create an initial case strategy on liability and quantum.

- Conduct telephone discussions and negotiations with clients, claimants, third-party insurers, and solicitors.

- Proof witnesses, assess their evidence, and draft statements.

- Draft Court documents and comply with Court deadlines.

- Instruct, brief, and liaise with Counsel.

- Guide claimants through the litigation process.

- Maintain accurate and timely case management, billing, and management information systems.

- Delegate tasks to other team members where appropriate.

- Deal with correspondence and telephone calls within strict service level agreements.

- Update reports upon receipt of evidence.

- Adhere to Client Guidelines and ISO 9001 guidelines.

- Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

## Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with 1 hour unpaid for lunch.

## Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

- Established experience in law through further education or experience.

- File handling experience within a law practice or insurer.

- Good understanding of the Highway Code and basic Road Traffic Act principles.

- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.

- Efficient in a process-driven environment.

- Drive to achieve development opportunities with a positive attitude.

- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent written communication skills.

- Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.

- Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.

- Effectively work within a team.

- Basic knowledge of Court Practice Rules.

## Benefits

- Davies Incentive Plan.

- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service.

- Simply Health Care Cash Plan.

- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing covering.

- Death In Service – after 1 year's service.

- 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.

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## Skills

### Required
- Highway Code
- Road Traffic Act
- Court Practice Rules
- File handling
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Time management
- Teamwork

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