About this role
As a Litigated Credit Hire Specialist here at Keoghs you'll be at the heart of a team dedicated to championing clients interests in high-stakes credit hire cases. This role offers an excellent opportunity to investigate Litigated Complex Credit Hire claims from a tactical and strategic point. The role of the File Handler is to carry out complex & technical investigations on claims submitted from specific opponents. These claims will be up to £25,000 in value. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an incredible team and gain more experience in investigating credit hire claims with a view to successfully repudiating the claims. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service(opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Hybrid working – (Working only 1 day in the office) Simply Health Care Cash Plan Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer The role will involve dealing with a caseload of DA credit hire & injury files under the supervision of their Team Leader. Instructions are received at the point of litigation, so a full knowledge of handling RTA claims through to conclusion via a court hearing is necessary. The main aspects of the role will involve: • Review and analysis of files throughout the life of the case, and in accordance with the client guidelines • Develop and maintain client relationships, always keeping the client at the heart of every decision • Formulating an initial strategy for approval by Team Leader. •Legal research •Undertaking telephone negotiations with third party Solicitors • Liaising with the insured and insurers where necessary •Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per the task list within the Case Management System •Accurately completing management information processes (MI) •Processing bills •Ensuring all files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines •To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations •Adhere to the Keoghs Values • Ability to work in target driven environment The role will also involve an understanding of the court process, to include: • Drafting defences •Completing direction questionnaires •Dealing with disclosure and exchange of evidence •Completing pre-trial checklists •Instructing Counsel •Drafting CPR Part 18 questions •Drafting CPR Part 35 questions •Drafting Counter schedules Working Hours 35 hours per week worked 9am and 5pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive with 1 hour for lunch