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Casualty NDA File Handler
Department
Claims Management
Employment Type
Permanent – Full Time
Location
Bolton
Description
The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL (Employer’s & Public Liability) cases on behalf of multiple insurance clients. This role demands a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues, including an understanding of the documents and evidence required for these claims. The majority of cases will be Fast-Track, with the potential to handle Multi-Track cases up to £100K, though work is typically managed on a non-delegated authority basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.
- Handling matters in line with client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Writing initial reports and setting strategies for claim management.
- Reviewing evidence, including:
- Witness statements
- GP records
- Occupational Health / Personnel records
- Property inspection reports
- Managing disclosure and conducting investigations.
- Handling pre-trial conferences (CMC’s) and raising applications.
- Reviewing and reporting on exchanges of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joint statements, or procedural developments.
- Instructing Counsel, investigators, medical experts, and other specialists.
- Drafting questions for medical experts and preparing costs schedules.
- Managing routine correspondence and reviewing case progress.
- Conducting research (e.g., legal precedents, case law).
- Drafting counter schedules, pre-trial reports, and other procedural documentation.
- Assisting with attendance at conferences and court trials in collaboration with Counsel.
- Compiling and checking trial bundles for legal proceedings.
- Handling CRU appeals (Civil Resolution Tribunal).
- Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
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Working Hours
- 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (1 unpaid lunch hour).
- Primary location: Parklands, Bolton Office.
- Hybrid working: 1 in-office day per week required.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in handling a caseload of EL/PL files.
- Previous litigation experience preferred.
- Ability to meet targets and deliver under pressure.
- Positive, confident, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Strong advocacy, verbal and written communication, and listening skills.
- Exceptional client care skills, with experience operating under non-delegated authority.
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
- High-level analytical skills and sound decision-making.
- Delegation and problem-solving abilities.
- Resilience, concentration, and attention to detail.
- Gain-driven and proactive mindset.
- Strong IT skills (demo라도 clear in use of legal practice management systems).
- Alignment with Keoghs Shared Values framework.
- Must demonstrate resilience and Self-Control.
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Values
Keoghs places strong emphasis on shared values that guide their culture:
- We are connected
- We are innovative
- We are dynamic
- We succeed together
Benefits
Financial & Career Support
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days’ holiday per year, increasing with service level (opportunity to buy/sell additional 3 days).
Health & Wellbeing
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (via Bupa)
- Simply Health Cash Plan (cash lump-sum for general health needs)
- WeCare: 24/7 online GP access, mental health support, virtual wellbeing services (covers health, mental health, financial & legal wellbeing)
- Death in Service cover
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
- Pension contribution: 5% (Employee) / 3% (Employer)
Worker Benefits
- 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 on local retail outlets
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