EL/PL Claims Handler
- £30000 - £50000 per annum
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Permanent
Sacco Mann is recruiting for an EL/PL Claims Handler to join a growing firm based in Newcastle. The firm work within Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Conveyancing and are recognised by the Legal 500 with over 25 years' experience. The firm are also committed members of APIL and a dedicated law firm for Headway.
The Role
The firm are looking for a claims handler to join their employers and public liability department where you will be handling portal exited and non-portal fast-track value personal injury claims.
Key Responsibilities
- Review files and report regularly to clients
- Liaise with medical and other experts
- Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel
- Value claims for Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity
- Identify and gather evidence in support of and valuing claims
- Draft Schedules of Special Damages
- Issue proceedings and proceed through litigation to settlement or Trial
- Prepare cases for Trial including Briefing Counsel
About You
- A minimum of 1 years' experience in EL PL case handling
- Strong understanding of quantum issues
- Excellent client communication skills
- Team player with a pro-active approach
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays per annum increasing to 26 days
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Auto-enrolment Company Pension.
- Employee Assistance
- Travel to work schemes
- Annual flu jab
If you are interested in this EL/PL Claims Handler role in Newcastle upon Tyne then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE.
