Casualty Litigated Claims Handler

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 ..... full job details .....