Litigation Handler

at  Gallagher

About Us:
Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview:
As a Litigation Handler, your primary responsibility will be to manage and handle your own caseload of litigated motor cases for our esteemed corporate clients. In addition, you will play a crucial role in supporting a team of Litigators, including mentoring and guiding more junior members of staff. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with high-profile clients and contribute to the success of our firm.
Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field; additional certifications or qualifications are a plus
• Proven experience in handling litigated motor cases, preferably within a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of motor insurance law, regulations, and legal procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and case management softwar

• Defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial; claims to include personal injury/property damage; credit hire; LVI and fraud.
• Assessing liability and setting and maintaining reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Investigation of merits of third party claim.
• Telephone and correspondence negotiation with third parties, third party insurers and third party solicitors to agree the best client outcome.
• Valuing General and Special Damages.
• On all own handled claims ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Achieving on all own handled claims 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system.
• Working within and supporting the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants.
• Full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators” and The Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Acting as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field; additional certifications or qualifications are a plus
• Proven experience in handling litigated motor cases, preferably within a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of motor insurance law, regulations, and legal procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and case management software

Additional Information:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance