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.

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. 

• 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.

• 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