Job Description

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Description

The team deal with pursuing subrogated recoveries on behalf of a number of insurer clients with a mixed portfolio of pre-litigation and litigated cases. The role of the litigator is to effectively manage a portfolio of Delegated (DA) & non-delegated authority (NDA) fast-track case litigation independently. On occasion where the matter is particularly complex or technical the litigator will deal with the matter pre-litigation. The FT Litigator will be asked to assist with the coaching and supervision of less experienced colleagues through.

Some cases may involve a Personal Injury counterclaim which will also be handled by the Fast-Track Litigator.###

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve dealing with a caseload of DA & NDA subrogated recovery files.
Instructions are received at varying stages of the claim process and so a full knowledge of handling subrogated recovery claims from a claimant perspective through to conclusion via a court hearing is necessary.


The main aspects of the role will involve:

Review and analysis of files throughout the life of the case, and in accordance with the client guidelines Develop and maintain client relationships, always keeping the client at the heart of every decision Formulating an initial strategy for approval by Team Leader. Legal research Undertaking telephone negotiations with third party insurers and solicitors Liaising with the insured and insurers where necessary, guiding the claimant through the litigation process. Acting as a referral point for less experienced colleagues. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards. Ensuring costs claimed are maximised but not disproportionate Ensuring all files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 Adhere to the Keoghs Values Ability to work in target driven environment



The role will also involve an in-depth understanding of the court process, to include:

Drafting claim forms Completing allocation questionnaire's Dealing with disclosure and exchange of evidence Completing listing questionnaire's Completing pre-trial checklists Instructing Counsel Drafting CPR Part 18 questions Drafting CPR Part 35 questions Drafting Counter schedules Dealing with counterclaims Drafting credit hire claims (where associated with a subrogated recovery)
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

Experience of litigation and handling recovery claims is essential with evidence of managing own case load and/or assisting on high value cases. Claimant experience is preferred. Education - at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent are essential and a degree or professional qualifications are preferable. Understanding of case law, litigation practice and process and CPR Rules. Ability to use own initiative, 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 Adhere to the Keoghs Values



Desirable:

Experience of handling PI claims Experience of handling credit hire claims
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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) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. 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
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About Keoghs

Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than 1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.


With more than 50 years' experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we've transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we've reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.