Litigated EL/PL Claims Handler




Department: Claims Management




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Bristol




Description



Keoghs is seeking an experienced Claims Handler to manage a portfolio of litigated Employer's and Public Liability claims for a major insurer client.



Working on a delegated authority basis, you'll take ownership of claims from instruction through to resolution, making key decisions, driving litigation strategy and delivering excellent client outcomes. You'll be supported by a dedicated Technical Support Lawyer, providing guidance on complex legal and procedural issues when required.



This role offers a manageable caseload, real autonomy and the opportunity to handle a varied mix of litigated personal injury claims, including matters requiring Infant Approval Hearings.




Why Join Keoghs?

• Hybrid working, with colleagues typically attending the office one day per week.


• Brand-new offices in the heart of Bristol city centre.


• A dog-friendly workplace, so your four-legged companion is welcome to join you in the office!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated EL/PL claims.


• Investigate liability, causation and quantum.


• Review pleadings, witness evidence, medical records and expert reports.


• Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies.


• Negotiate settlements within delegated authority limits.


• Handle claims proceeding through Infant Approval Hearings.


• Maintain accurate reserving and file management.


• Build strong relationships with the insurer client and key stakeholders.


• Collaborate with a Technical Support Lawyer on complex cases and technical issues.

About You

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL claims.


• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules.


• Experience working within a delegated authority environment.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.


• Able to manage a caseload independently while maintaining high service standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL claims.


• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules.


• Experience working within a delegated authority environment.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.


• Able to manage a caseload independently while maintaining high service standards.

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