Description
Keoghs' Retail Team, part of Davies, is seeking an Intermediate Track File Handler to manage a caseload of non-delegated Intermediate and Multi Track Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims.
This varied and rewarding role offers an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Corporate Sector Risk Practice, working with high-profile retail clients.
The successful candidate will predominantly handle a litigated caseload, while also managing cases from the pre-litigation stage through to conclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a mixed caseload of Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, predominantly Intermediate and Multi Track, typically valued between £25,000 and £100,000.
- Assess liability, causation, and quantum, providing clear and commercially focused advice to clients.
- Support the development of junior team members through supervision, mentoring, and coaching.
- Develop and implement effective case strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Utilise the firm's Case Management System effectively to progress files efficiently.
- Draft legal documentation, including Defences, witness statements, and other pleadings as required.
- Attend court hearings, trials, settlement conferences, and other proceedings, either in person or remotely, as required.
- Achieve individual and team performance targets, including chargeable hours, work in progress (WIP), and accurate capture of client management information (MI).
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality legal services to clients.
- Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct and uphold the company's values.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience handling Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) Intermediate and/or Multi Track claims.
- Previous experience supervising or supporting the development of colleagues within a legal environment.
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and commercially focused reports.
- Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to support colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong technical legal knowledge and practical litigation experience.
- Proficient IT skills, including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year
- 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