EL/PL Litigated Claims Handler

Our national award-winning client is seeking an ambitious individual to join their Casualty team in Bolton as a Litigated Claims Handler.

Within this role you will manage a diverse caseload of EL/PL claims on behalf of leading insurance clients, while working closely with a Technical Support Lawyer.

The role:

• Manage a caseload of EL/PL claims, including Pre-Action Disclosure files and Infant Approval Hearings.


• Conduct investigations, review evidence, and liaise with insured parties, witnesses and claimant solicitors.


• Draft legal documents such as Tomlin Orders, Consent Orders, and Payment into Court drafts.


• Prepare for and attend hearings, conferences and trials.


• Ensure compliance with client guidelines and trials, including note-taking and liaising with counsel.


• Ensure compliance with client guidelines and maintain service standards.


• Assist file handlers with case management and administrative tasks.

The Ideal candidate:

• Essential skills: strong communication, organisational and analytical abilities.
  
  Confident telephone manner and attention to detail are key.


• Desirable: previous experience in Personal Injury claims, EL/PL file handling, or legal education (ILEX/LPC).
  
  Litigation experience is advantageous.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)


• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance


• 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing


• Death in Service


• Critical Illness Cover


• PHI/Income Protection


• Pension


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Season Ticket Loan


• Access to Online Discount Sites

If you are interested in this EL/PL Litigated Claims Handler position based in Bolton, you can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on 01618714759, or email your CV to Nadine.ali@saccomann.com.