EL/PL Fast Track File Handler

This is a diverse role with opportunities to work on a mixed caseload for high profile corporate and insurance clients. 

The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated EL and PL cases.


Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework, to include:

    • Building relationships with Keoghs clients.
    • Assessing and advising on liability and quantum.
    • Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate.
    • Dealing with disclosure.
    • Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
    • Marshalling expert evidence.
    • Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
    • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations and relevant Service Standards

Working Hours 
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Liverpool office. 


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
    • Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to £25,000.
    • Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team. 
    • Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
    • An ability to prioritise workload.
    • Excellent attention to detail.
    • A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.






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

Keoghs LLP Leeds