Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL




Department: Legal




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Liverpool




Description



This is a diverse role with opportunities to work on a mixed caseload for high profile corporate and insurance clients.



The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated EL and PL cases.




Key Responsibilities



Day-to-day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework, to include:

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  • Building relationships with Keoghs clients.
  
  
  • Assessing and advising on liability and quantum.
  
  
  • Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate.
  
  
  • Dealing with disclosure.
  
  
  • Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
  
  
  • Marshalling expert evidence.
  
  
  • Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
  
  
  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations and relevant Service Standards
  
  

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Liverpool office.




Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to GBP 25,000.


• Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.


• Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.


• An ability to prioritise workload.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.

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

* after successfully completing probation