Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Office location for this is Bristol - 1 day onsite per week (can be flexible with this)
£30 - £46k depending on experience
will consider a junior candidate with 1-2 years exp
Description The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients and public authorities. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The role requires an understanding of the structure and responsibilities of local government.The majority of the cases will be fast-track PL claims but with the potential to handle multi track cases up to £100K. Cases will be handled on a delegated and non-delegated authority basis.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files.
Previous litigation experience.
Meeting targets.
Positive, confident and enthusiastic
Good advocacy skills.
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis.
Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
High level of analytical s...