Claims Handler

Reed

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

Our client, a dynamic law firm in Bradford, is seeking a pre-litigation Claims Handler with at least 12 months of experience in managing Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims.
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and a methodical, process-driven approach.
This hands-on role offers training and involves managing claims from inception to pre-litigation, negotiating on liability and quantum, and maintaining client relationships.
The position comes with a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 25+ days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and life assurance.
Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.

Reporting To: Supervisor

Department: Defendant Personal Injury

Location: Bradford

Job Summary:

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm, is seeking a pre-litigation Claims Handler with at least 12 months of experience to join their busy team in defending pre-litigation Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to work methodically and process-driven. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential. This is a hands-on, fee-earning role with training provided.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of your supervisor, your main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing the defence of EL/PL personal injury claims from inception up to, but not including, litigation – preferably with a focus on retail.
Utilising the MOJ EL/PL Portal effectively.
Communicating with opponents, experts, statutory bodies, and clients via email, telephone, and written correspondence.
Negotiating on issues of liability and quantum.
Pursuing recovery of client’s losses from third parties where appropriate.
Maintaining accurate financial, reserve, and risk management information on all claims.
Complying with internal, client, and procedural protocols.
Reviewing and meeting personal objectives.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring a high standard of client care at all times.
Providing excellent customer service to litigants in person.
Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and practice through ongoing training.
Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with SRA/Law Society Regulations.
Adhering to the firm’s Equality & Diversity Policy in all duties and responsibilities.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

25+ days of annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance.
Employee assistance programme.
Interest-free travel loan.
Reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with discounted spending offers.

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