Fast Track File Handler

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:

• • 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 £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