Posted 7mo ago•Bristol, United Kingdom, GB
Litigated EL/PL Claims Handler (Casualty)
SeniorRemote~€6,000 – €7,800 / mo
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Job Description
Litigated EL/PL Claims Handler (Casualty)
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.
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
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
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
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, generous annual leave and a range of flexible benefits
- It's a dog-friendly workplace, so your four-legged companion is welcome to join you in the office!
Interested?
If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, flexibility and genuine ownership of a quality litigated caseload, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Keoghs and play a key role in delivering outstanding claims outcomes for one of the UK's leading insurers.
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