Claims Handler

Reed

Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

The law firm in Bradford is hiring a full-time Claims Handler for their Defendant Personal Injury team with a salary of £25,000 depending on experience.
This junior-level role is suitable for a law graduate or an existing Claims Handler with at least 6 months of relevant experience in defendant Personal Injury or RTA.
Key responsibilities include managing EL/PL claims, utilizing the MOJ EL/PL Portal, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and a commitment to high standards of client care.
Benefits include 25+ days of annual leave, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and access to a wellbeing platform.

Claims Handler - Personal Injury

Location: Bradford
Job Type: Full-time
Salary £25,000 DOE

Reed is recruiting on behalf of an ambitious law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional commercial services based in Bradford. Our client is seeking a junior-level pre-litigation Claims Handler to join their Defendant Personal Injury team. This role is ideal for a law graduate interested in Personal Injury or an existing Claims Handler with experience in defendant PI or RTA.

Day-to-day of the role:

Conduct the defence of EL/PL claims for Personal Injury from the initiation of the claim up to, but not including, litigation, preferably with a retail focus
Utilise the MOJ EL/PL Portal effectively
Communicate with opponents, experts, statutory bodies, and clients via email, telephone, and in writing
Negotiate issues of liability and quantum
Pursue the recovery of client’s losses from third parties, where appropriate
Maintain accurate financial, reserve, and risk management information on all claims
Comply with internal, client, and procedural protocols
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring high standards of client care at all times
Provide excellent customer service to litigants in person
Stay updated with relevant legislation and practice through regular training

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
Law degree or equivalent educational background, particularly with an interest in Personal Injury
Experience in defendant Personal Injury or RTA is highly desirable
Excellent communication and strong IT skills
Ability to work methodologically and in a process-driven manner
Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
Must be able to carry out duties in accordance with SRA/Law Society Regulations

Benefits:

25+ days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Interest-free travel loan
Access to a reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with discounted spending offers

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