This L200 Defendant law firm is looking to strengthen its Leeds office with the hire of an EL/PL file handler working in the casualty team. This firm promotes flexible working and you will be required to attend the Leeds office once a week along with a wide range of benefits and a competitive salary package.
The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The majority of the cases will be Fast-Track with the potential to handle Multi Track cases up to £100K.
Key Duties:
- Handling matters in accordance with client SLAs
- Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim
- Reviewing evidence (Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports)
- Dealing with Disclosure
- Conducting investigations
- Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage
- Drafting questions to medical experts
- Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel
- Preparing/checking Trial Bundles
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
About you:
- Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files
- Previous litigation experience
- Meeting targets
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis
- Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
- Driven to achieve
- Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Value framework
If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal.
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