Litigator/Claims Handler - Orpington - £25k - 27k per year (JO0000009469)

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Litigator/Claims Handler
Orpington, Greater London, England
£25k - 27k per year

A specialist litigation law firm based in the Bromley area, are looking for an experienced litigator to be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of cases suitable for litigation through to settlement or final hearing. This is a permanent, full-time role with the ability for hybrid working following successful completion of a probationary period.
 
Role involves:
·Manage a mixed caseload including but not limited to liability disputes, repair, credit hire  small claims cases
·Effective management of the litigation process to ensure SLA's are met
·Work a task list effectively
·Negotiation of quantum & assessing liability
·Drafting Court documents
·Liaise with client's regarding uninsured losses and to obtain relevant case information in a competent manner
·Adhering to all court deadlines
·Take and Draft comprehensive statements
·Book and instruct Counsel to attend trial
·Allocate settlement funds
·Delivering quality work
 
 
Qualifications/Experience:
·At least 2 years case/file handler experience within either the legal or insurance industries
·Full knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance claims
·Ability to handle a caseload with minimal supervision
·High level of motivation and able to take own initiative
·Excellent oral and written communication skills
·Ability to work within a team
·Calm under pressure, organised, efficient with ability to multi-task and prioritise
·Credit hire experience desirable but not essential
 
 
Benefits:
·Hybrid Working (after successful completion of training and your probationary period)
·Nest Pension
·Buy and Sell Holiday
·Training and development
·Access to a reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & wellbeing.
·Paid volunteer time.
·Additional day off for your birthday
 
As a relatively young firm formed in 2014,they have an ambitious and forward-thinking senior management team that are building a sustainable well managed profitable business that has expanded year on year since first being established. The firm is proud that they place their clients at the heart of what they do whether working with large corporate clients or individuals. They value their staff greatly and are proud of the collaborative way in which they work. The firm invest heavily in training and supporting staff development along with keeping our technical expertise up to date.
 
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