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Casualty NDA File Handler

Davies

The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the 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.

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, joints 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.
  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Requirements

  • 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)
  • 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
  • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
  • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Employee Volunteering Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Access to Online Discount Sites
  • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
  • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
  • Discounts at local retail outlets

Critical Illness Cover

Tech Scheme

  • Season Ticket Loan*
  • Gym Flex* after successfully completing probation