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 ResponsibilitiesDuties will include the following (based on experience), but may not be limited to:Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosureHandling matters in accordance with client SLA''sInstructing Counsel/advocateReviewing evidence Legal ResearchNegotiations/ Drafting Payments into CourtDealing with routine correspondenceInitial review and setting strategy for the management of the claimReviewing matters throughoutCRUDealing with disclosureReviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)Conducting investigations with Insured''s / obtaining witness statementsLiaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnessesInstructing Counsel / ExpertsAttending ..... full job details .....