Multi Track File Handler
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Keoghs are currently recruiting for a Multi Track File Handler to deal with fast and multi-track RTA files with a value of up to £125k on both delegated and non-delegated basis, for a variety of insurer clients and the MIB.
It is important that the file handler can work independently and competently and be able to demonstrate an ability to impress the client with the extent of their legal knowledge and provide clear unambiguous advice on the strategy for bringing a claim to its resolution. A clear view on both relevant case law and appropriate evidence will be necessary. This role could be suitable for an experienced fast track personal injury handlers looking to progress in to the Multi Track arena.
The candidate should have the ability to assess complex injury claims and have knowledge and understanding of multi-track procedures.
The candidate will handle cases on behalf of the MIB and other Insurers. The successful candidate should therefore be able to recognise cases with a technical bias, e.g. whether the MIB is the correct party to pursue (having an understanding of the Uninsured Drivers and Untraced Drivers Agreement) or whether an Insurer is a contractual Insurer, RTA Insurer, or Article 75 Insurer, and what actions are required if the policyholder is a Claimant and there is a counterclaim be pursued. There will also be claims involving multiple parties.
Experience
- Noting and abiding by Client Guidelines
- Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court Procedures
- Prepare detailed Initial reports/Reviews
- Be able to assess Indemnity, Liability and Quantum, referencing relevant JC Guidelines/Case law
- Case Strategy
- Reviewing matters throughout
- Review and/or report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence (TP or own), joints statements or at any other stage
- Counter Schedule
- Conferences with experts/clients
- Pre-Trial reports
- Dealing with Disclosure
- Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts/surveillance
- Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, medical reports, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records
- Drafting instructions and/or questions to medical experts
- Drafting in general
- Costs Schedules
- Cost budgeting
- Research
- Preparing/checking Trial Bundles
- Reviewing surveillance
- Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel
- Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court
- • Dealing with routine correspondence
- • Conducting site inspections and investigations
- • Conducting CMCs and applications
- • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- • Adhere to the Keoghs Values
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.
Experience
- Education - a degree is preferable
- Experience of handling both RTA work is preferable.
- Must have a Handling Authority of at least £50k
- An understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial.
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Good telephone negotiation skills
- Ability to follow work processes and keep to Strategy
- Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System preferred
The Company
Davies Group are a multi-award-winning specialist professional services and technology business. We deliver operations across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation, customer experience, human capital, transformation, change management and digital innovation.
Over recent years we have consistently delivered double digit organic growth. Our programme of digital transformation has seen us successfully launch a range of technology-led solutions in the insurance and highly regulated markets, including the use of video, drones, robotics and our ‘Disruptive Thinking’ innovation lab that places the power of new ideas in the hands of our people. With our investments in technology, we have grown our solutions with existing clients and added new partnerships to our business. Currently we have a global team of around 6,000 professionals working with over 1,000 of our clients across the world.
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Our Values
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Our Stories
Davies is a community of outstanding people. We welcome different perspectives, support each other’s ambitions and grow together. In a fast-changing business environment, we adapt and look ahead. We succeed because we are multi-talented: in the skills of our teams, specialisms and sector expertise. Working together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.
Charity Work
The Davies Foundation - Our people, clients and the communities we serve are at the heart of our business. The Davies Foundation has been created to give our employees the autonomy to choose how we support, giveback and do good for the local communities we live and work within.
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