About this role
Fast Track Specialist File Handler Are you ready to take your litigation skills to the next level? Join our team as a Fast Track Specialist File Handler and make an impact in a challenging, rewarding role. As a Specialist Handler you will handle litigated delegated and non-delegated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients as well as the MIB. The successful candidate will work in a small team dedicated to dealing with cases involving indemnity issues, on behalf of the MIB and other UK's largest insurers and will report directly to the Team Leader in respect of day-to-day tasks.
The team handle cases valued from £0-£150,000 in value. It will be necessary for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an ability to impress the client with the extent of their legal knowledge as well as their understanding of the litigation process and provide clear unambiguous advice on the strategy for bringing a claim to its resolution. A clear view on both relevant case law and appropriate evidence will be necessary. The successful candidate should therefore be able to recognise cases with a technical bias, e.g. whether the MIB is the correct party to pursue (having an understanding of the Uninsured Drivers and Untraced Drivers Agreement) or whether an Insurer is a contractual Insurer, RTA Insurer, or Article 75 Insurer, and what actions are required if the policyholder is a Claimant and there is a counterclaim be pursued. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of Part 7 litigation process and dispute resolution. There will also be claims involving multiple parties, as well as progression opportunities to handle more high valued multi-track value claims.
- Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines Knowledge of Part 7 litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure.
- Comply with SLA requirement and critical dates.
- Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client.
- Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
- Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System Undertaking Court Hearings Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals Accurately recording time and management information Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations