Keoghs LLP

The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the cases will be Fast-Track with the potential to handle Multi Track cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled 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 accordance with client SLA's. Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim. Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports). Dealing with Disclosure. Conducting investigations. Conducting CMC's and applications. Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage. Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts. Drafting questions to medical experts. Costs Schedules. Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout. Drafting in general. Research. Counter Schedule. Pre-Trial reports. Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel. Preparing/checking Trial Bundles. CRU appeal. To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations. Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files. Previous litigation experience. Meeting targets. Positive, confident and enthusiastic. Good advocacy skills. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis. Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure. High level of analytical skills. Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively. Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail. Driven to achieve. Excellent IT Skills. Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Values framework. The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control. Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected We are DynamicWe are Innovative We succeed together 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

Looking for a start in the world of law? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. We are seeking a Motor Claims Handler to join our team managing a caseload of Pre Litigated Motor Claims. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service(opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Hybrid working - (Working only 1 day in the office) Simply Health Care Cash Plan Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate looking for their first role and/or for someone with 6-12 months entry level legal experience looking for a role with real progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities To effectively and efficiently manage a caseload of pre-litigated motor claims from inception to settlement Identify cases for early litigation with high prospects of success and low risk To support delivery of consistently high levels of service and productivity To work closely with colleagues within the firm to deliver consistently high levels of service To input accurate data and ensure data maintenance Working Hours:35 hours per week worked 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday inclusive with 1 hour for lunch. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Law graduate / genuine interest in a legal role. Shown through education or prior work experience Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and email Customer service experience Excellent attention to detail Negotiation skills Communication skills Organisational skills Excellent time keeping skills The ability to work as a team and independently The ability to manage own workload Values: Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together Job Benefits 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service(opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 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 - after 1 years' service Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 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

The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in conjunction with a Technical Support Lawyer who will be involved in setting strategies and making liability decisions, as well as responsible for their technical development. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and EL/PL files handled on a Delegated Authority basis. In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads. Key Responsibilities Duties will include the following (based on experience), but may not be limited to: Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosure Handling matters in accordance with client SLA's Instructing Counsel/advocate Reviewing evidence Legal Research Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court Dealing with routine correspondence Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim Reviewing matters throughout CRU Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records) Conducting investigations with Insured's / obtaining witness statements Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses Instructing Counsel / Experts Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking Dealing with routine correspondence Reviewing quantum Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders Draft Cost schedules Dealing with general or straightforward queries Telephone chasing activities Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations. Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks Good Literacy and IT skills Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other. Ability to meet performance targets Positive, confident and enthusiastic 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 High level of analytical skills Desirable Previous personal injury file handling experience Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous. Previous litigation experience is preferred Good advocacy skills Benefits 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. 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 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

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role will be based in one of our regional offices in Bolton, Birmingham or Bristol and the successful candidate will lead a team specialising in the handling a range of subrogated property recovery files, typically between £10,000 and £100,000. You will handle your own case of load of property recovery files, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the team's well known insurers. In addition, this is a role which involves the line management of a team so someone with the highest levels of people leadership skills will succeed in this role. Financial management skills and operational expertise are required as the team will be expected to deliver against budgets and quality service standards. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through performance delivery and reporting alongside the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and their supply chain, and the ideal candidate will have an interest and proven track record in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report to include consideration of funding Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of action Conducting investigations with third parties Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Driving the litigation process Assisting with ADR (including Joint Settlement Meetings and mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person From a people perspective you will support the BUD in: The management of a team in terms of service delivery and personal professional development which will include technical supervision; In ensuring that all members of the team have appropriate objectives in place and are measured against them in accordance with Keoghs performance management processes; In the recruitment and retention of personnel into the wider PRC team in order to maintain profitability and the ideal operating model; feeding into the PRC talent pipeline; In the effective, fair and transparent application of Keoghs people processes and procedures; By communicating in a clear, concise and engaging way to promote morale & motivation and in the giving of feedback. From a sales/BD perspective, you will support the sales pipeline in: The day-to-day management of a nominated account(s) The preparation and delivery of client MI The preparation and delivery of client training events The preparation and delivery of performance reports Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability • Minimum of 3 years Claimant property litigation experience • Experience of running a case load• A working knowledge and understanding of delivery of client KPIs• We are also prepared to consider applications at Partner, Senior Associate, Legal Director or Associate level. 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) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. 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

The role involves subrogated motor recovery work for a wide range of motor Insurance clients. The successful applicant will be working on motor vehicle damage claims (no injury) and motor indemnity recovery claims. They will be responsible for their own case load of files and for reviewing and allocating new instructions and the supervision of other team members. Key Responsibilities The work handled by the successful applicant will include the following Reviewing, assessing and allocating new instructions Running their own case load of litigated motor recovery files Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties Liaising with policyholders and witnesses Negotiating settlements Drafting pleadings/court documents Supervising other file handlers with their case loads Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. This role is hybrid. The primary office location for this role is Glasgow Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience of handling pre and post-litigation recovery files for insurer clients Experience of pursuing motor damage claims Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business Organised with the ability to prioritise tasks Experience in developing claim management processes Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks An ability to analyse evidence Team player Self-confident Good Literacy and IT skills Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework Job Benefits 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 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 - after 1 years' service Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 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

Working in our Non Delegated Authority (NDA) motor unit, the role of 'file handler' is to handle a caseload of small claims track litigated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients, from issue of proceedings through to Trial. It will be necessary for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an ability to impress the client with the extent of their legal knowledge and provide clear unambiguous advice on the strategy for bringing a claim to its resolution. A clear view on both relevant case law and appropriate evidence will be necessary. Whilst not essential, it would be preferable for candidates to have experience of handling indemnity disputed cases and counterclaims. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with RTA experience looking to begin in litigation and file handling. There will be development opportunities to move into fast track litigation and beyond. Key Accountabilities Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary Ensuring 'actions' are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System Undertaking Court Hearings Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulation Adhere to the Keoghs Values This is a full time permanent role working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. We operate a hybrid working model and you'll be asked to attend the office one day per week, remainder working from home. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Sound and practical experience of handling Small Claims Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 18 Questions Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality Good telephone negotiation skills Excellent listening and verbal communication skills Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless but not essential Ability to: Work as part of a Team Use own initiative Plan and prioritise workloads, and effectively use delegation Remain clam under pressure Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 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 - after 1 years' service 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