Job description
The Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
Full time and permanent position from day one!
Monday – Friday working hours offering a healthy work/life balance.
Easily accessible offices
Friendly and supportive working environment
Competitive starting salary
The Company you will be working for;
MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our industry leading, legal client on their search for an experienced Claims Handler to join their expanding team on a full time and permanent basis. If you have experience within EL/PL claims and seeking to expand your skills in this area, then this is the role for you! please apply for an immediate response.
The Role you will be doing;
We are looking for an experienced claims handler to join our employers’ and public liability department based in Newcastle-upon Tyne handling portal exited or non-portal fast track value personal injury claims. The ideal candidate must have experience in running an EL/PL caseload and the ability and willingness to litigate Part 7 claims, with a good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Roles & responsibilities
The successful candidate’s duties will include (but are not limited to):
Instruct and liaise with medical and other experts
Assess the merits of cases in light of denials of liability and gather evidence, both documentary and witness, to rebut any denials and pursue meritorious cases to settlement by negotiation or through litigation
Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel and other agencies
Value claims for Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity
Identify and gather evidence in support of and valuing other heads of damage,
including loss of earnings, care and assistance and Smith v Manchester damages
Draft Schedules of Special Damages
Issue proceedings and proceed through litigation to settlement or Trial
Prepare cases for Trial including Briefing Counsel
Deal promptly with telephone enquiries from clients, introducers and others
Assist other team members as necessary
About You;
Experience in EL PL case handling including litigation
experience
A good knowledge of relevant statutory and common law and good drafting skills
A strong understanding of quantum issues
Good client care skills & attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise
Team player with a positive, enthusiastic, conscientious and pro-active approach
Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
Communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and written