Description Keoghs Corporate Risk Team is seeking to recruit a Multi-Track File Handler to deal with delegated and non-delegated multi-track Employers & Public Liability (EL/PL) claims. This diverse role offers an excellent opportunity to work within Keoghs’ thriving Corporate Sector Risks Practice with a variety of high profile clients.  


The successful candidate will predominantly handle a litigated case load but may also handle some claims from pre-litigation.


The successful candidate would also be a Technical Lead for at least one client and be involved in internal technical client meetings’ 


We are searching for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who wishes to have opportunities to develop his/her career and who will work well with our team and clients, building strong, sustainable relationships.


Key Responsibilities *Building relationships with Keoghs corporate clients - liaising with clients and, where appropriate, brokers and insurers 
*Managing a mixed caseload of EL/PL predominantly multi track cases consisting of claims typically valued between £25k - £100K, plus some in excess of £100k (perhaps increasing to a case profile with more over £100k in the future as the role develops). 
*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 
*Considering contracts and indemnities
*Making full use of the firm’s Case Management System in progressing files from receipt to closure 
*Drafting pleadings to include Defences and collating witness evidence 
*Attending court in person or by telephone, attending trials, settlement conferences etc as required 
*Achieve targets in terms of chargeable hours, WIP and the collation of client MI 
*To ensure compliance with the SRA standards & regulations 
*Adhering to the Keoghs Values
Working Hours & Location: This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday and the office location is Liverpool. Our hybrid working requires just one day in this office per week.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise *EL/PL multi track file handling experience
*Positive, confident and enthusiastic 
*Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills 
*Great team player to work with and support the pre litigation construction lawyers, wider construction team lawyers and the sector lead 
*Good with clients and enjoys client interaction. 
*Ability to negotiate via telephone 
*Ability to prepare succinct and concise reports 
*All round excellent skills in inter-personal & client care, marketing, IT, analytical, prioritising & organising and advocacy 
*Has the ability to win the trust and confidence of others, make decisions, anticipate problems and identify solutions and maintain concentration & pay attention to detail 
*Driven to achieve
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Ref: DAV-0175


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 
*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