Litigation Handler

at  Gallagher

Introduction:
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:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Handler to join our team at Strata Solicitors. As a Litigation Handler, you will be responsible for defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial. This will include handling claims involving personal injury/property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Defend litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial.
• Assess liability and set and maintain reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Investigate the merits of third-party claims.
• Conduct telephone and correspondence negotiations with third parties, third-party insurers, and third-party solicitors to achieve the best client outcome.
• Value general and special damages.
• Utilise the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant authorities to obtain the best client outcome.
• Ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client “key performance indicators” on all own handled claims.
• Achieve 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system for all own handled claims.
• Work within and support the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements, and client “key performance indicators”.
• Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants.
• Ensure full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements, client “key performance indicators”, and The Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Act as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team.

About you:

• Litigation experience.
• Qualified Solicitor or Legal (desirable).
• Experience in Defense claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment (desirable).
• Experience in acting as a mentor or referral point for junior team members (desirable).
• Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to work independently within a defined structure and effectively collaborate with peers and managers.
• Clear communication skills.
• Willingness to accommodate unexpected situations with flexibility in working extra hours, etc., when required.

Compensation and benefits:
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’ extra 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

Please refer the Job description for details