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Small Claims Post Litigation File Handler

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Keoghs

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • 2d left

AI generated summary

  • You need legal experience, preferably in quantum negotiations, strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to meet deadlines and work in a team under pressure.
  • You will manage your workload, meet court deadlines, draft documents, liaise with clients, negotiate settlements, update case files, ensure quality work, and contribute to team goals.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a legal environment.
  • Preferably experience of quantum negotiations.
  • Demonstrate experience of and the ability to:
  • Work to set deadlines
  • Deal with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public
  • Organise and prioritise their workload
  • Work as part of a team
  • IT literate: proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word)
  • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Ability to take constructive feedback and set personal goals for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Organising, prioritising and handling own workload in line with standard operating procedures to ensure that critical dates are met and KPI’s and SLA’s are achieved.
  • Effective management of the litigation process to ensure KPI’s and SLA’s are achieved: o Adhering to all Court deadlines o Drafting of court documents o Liaising with the policyholder and other witnesses including drafting witness statements. o Applying for judgment o Negotiation of quantum on appropriate cases o Ensuring prompt payment of damages and costs by the defendant. o Instructing enforcement
  • Effective use of the case management system to ensure: o Reserving and all other key information is accurate and updated in a timely manner. o Critical dates are met o All actions/strategies are documented by way of a file note o All documents in the history are clearly labelled.
  • Delivering quality work, as a minimum meeting audit benchmark standards.
  • Driving own personal development.
  • Contributes to team effort by working collaboratively to ensure that team targets are achieved and by positively contributing to team morale.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Small Claims Post Litigation File Handler role?

The main purpose of the role is to effectively manage a portfolio of Delegated litigated cases where a Defence has been received, ensuring that damages and costs are recovered, judgments are requested in a timely manner, and cases are referred to enforcement when necessary.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Is this a full-time or part-time role?

This is a full-time permanent role.

Where is the primary location for this role?

The primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton.

Is there flexibility in work arrangements?

Yes, this is a hybrid role that allows for 1 day in the office and 4 days working from home.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have experience working in a legal environment, preferably with experience in quantum negotiations.

What skills are necessary for the Small Claims Post Litigation File Handler role?

Necessary skills include the ability to work to set deadlines, handle calls and enquiries, organise and prioritise workload, work as part of a team, IT proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

What are the key accountabilities associated with this position?

Key accountabilities include managing the litigation process, adhering to court deadlines, drafting court documents, liaising with policyholders and witnesses, negotiating quantum, and ensuring the accurate use of the case management system.

What values does the company promote?

The company promotes values of being connected, dynamic, innovative, and succeeding together.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 01 Nov 2024.

Keoghs

An insurance-focused, top 50 law firm, we act decisively for leading insurers and businesses in the insurance industry

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a top 40 law firm, focusing on the insurance sector, acting on behalf of leading insurers, businesses and suppliers to the insurance industry for over 50 years. In 2020, we joined Davies, the specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses. Handling general insurance claims of all types, from the lowest value disputes through to the largest catastrophic losses makes us a trusted strategic partner for our clients. We minimise indemnity spend by combining technical expertise, thought leadership and technology whilst improving processes and services to deliver market-leading outcomes.