Description
We are seeking a Casualty NDA File Handler to manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of insurance 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 Fast-Track, with the potential to handle MultiTrack/Intermediate Track cases up to £100K. Cases are generally 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 (e.g. witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/personnel records, property inspection reports).
- Dealing with Disclosure.
- Conducting investigations.
- Conducting CMC's and applications.
- Review and report re 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.
- Costs Schedules.
- Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout.
- Drafting in general.
- Research.
- Counter Schedule.
- Pre-Trial reports.
- Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.
- Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.
- CRU appeal.
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience of handling own caseload of EL/PL files is essential.
- Previous litigation experience is essential.
- Meeting targets.
- Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
- 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.
- The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control.
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & 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 a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
- 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