Job Description

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Description

To effectively manage a portfolio of litigated RTA Small Claims Track files under the supervision and guidance of a Team Leader/ Technical Supervisor.

Candidates are required to have experience of managing a fully litigated RTA caseload. The role will involve handling both quantum and liability Small Claims cases efficiently and proactively whilst utilising effective telephone negotiation techniques to obtain the appropriate settlement.

Induction to role training will be provided along with continued on the job support and mentoring from the Team Leader/ Technical Supervisor.

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Key Accountabilities

Management of a caseload of litigated RTA Small Claims Track cases, including effective planning and organising of the workload to ensure Court deadlines are met. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards Analysis of the available evidence to create an initial case strategy on liability and quantum. Undertake effective telephone discussions and negotiations with the client, Defendant, third party insurer and third party Solicitors to pursue the efficient and appropriate settlement of cases and apportionment of costs Proofing witnesses, assessing their evidence and drafting statements. Drafting of Court document and complying with all Court deadlines are met. Instructing, briefing and liaising with Counsel. Guiding the Defendant through the litigation process where required and setting expectations. Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls within strict service level agreements, Delegation of tasks where appropriate to other members of the team Updating reports upon receipt of evidence as required. Adhering to Client Guidelines That they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
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, Skills and Qualifications

Established File handling experience within a law practice Good understanding of the highway code and basic road traffic act principles Ability to plan and prioritise workloads Efficient in a process driven environment Drive to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude Excellent listening and verbal communication skills Excellent written communication skills and the ability to compose professional written communications Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required Effectively work within a team Basic knowledge of the Court Practice Rules
Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;

Our Values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together###

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service(opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 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 - after 1 years' service 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

We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.



We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.



Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.