Litigation Handler - RTA

Litigation Handler

Orpington, Kent

Up to £27,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5pm

MPJ Recruitment Ltd are proud to be supporting one of our law firm clients on the role of Motor Claims Handler based in their office based in Orpington, Kent.

This role requires the candidate to have full knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance Claims with little supervision. Credit hire experience is desirable.

The client has been trading for over 10 years and invest heavily in the training and support of their staff development along with keeping their technical expertise up to date.

Litigation Handler Role:

As a Litigation Handler, you will be responsible for pro-actively managing a portfolio of cases suitable for litigation through to settlement or final hearing.

Litigation Handler Responsibilities:

• Manage a mixed case-load 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.
  
  
• Undertake file reviews, supervision and sign off on Court documents for junior members of the team.
  
  
• Delivering quality work.
  
  Litigation Handler Benefits:
  
  
• Hybrid Working (after successful completion of training and your probationary period)
  
  
• Buy and Sell Holiday
  
  
• Training and development
  
  
• Access to our reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & wellbeing.
  
  
• Paid volunteer time to support our chosen charity.
  
  
• Additional day off for your birthday.
  
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