Hybrid working with 2 days a week in Leeds. Clark James Insurance Recruitment are seeking a highly-motivated, persuasive professional with effective communication skills to join a successful Law Firm as a Litigation Handler.

You will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of Litigated and non Litigated claimant RTA cases through to settlement. You will be the key link between Panel Lawyers and the business.

Role and responsibilities

• Triage incoming cases for litigation, only instructing Lawyers on value added cases.
• Proactively managing a portfolio of litigated cases through to settlement.
• Operate with a progressive approach to take individual claims strategies and the business forward.
• Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
• Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines.
• Apply strategic knowledge weighed against commercial decision making to either instruct Lawyers, deal in house or attempt settlement.
• Manage a portfolio of litigated cases via virtual lawyer systems and prior to procedural junctures agreed by each business strategy.
• Prompt and thorough indemnity, liability, recoverability and fraud investigations on all matters
• Effective use of schedules to minimise hire duration and indemnity spend.

You must have strong practical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance claims. Previous OIC and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred.

In return this company can offer exciting potential for your future career as well as the sweetener of a really solid salary and benefits package!

Apply today if you have the relevant Legal and Insurance experience in the Motor area.