Description
We are seeking a Casualty Public Sector NDA File Handler to manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of Public Sector clients.
The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues, along with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases.
The majority of cases will be up to £100K and handled on a non-delegated authority basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.
- Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.
- Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.
- Reviewing evidence, such as witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/Personnel records, and property inspection reports.
- Dealing with Disclosure.
- Conducting investigations.
- Conducting CMC’s and applications.
- Review and report on exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joint statements, or at any other stage.
- Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.
- Drafting questions to medical experts.
- Preparing costs schedules.
- Dealing with routine correspondence and reviewing matters throughout.
- Drafting in general.
- Conducting research.
- Preparing counter schedules.
- Preparing pre-trial reports.
- Attending conferences and trials with Counsel.
- Preparing/checking trial bundles.
- Handling CRU appeals.
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files is essential.
- Previous litigation experience is essential.
- Meeting targets.
- Positive, confident, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Good advocacy skills.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good 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.
- Demonstrate resilience and self-control.
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (opportunity to buy and 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 various topics
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection
- 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