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CLD Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Manchester, Greater Manchester M2, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Legal Expenses Claims Handler with a salary of £30,000 plus bonus and benefits, offering hybrid working options.
- The role is based in Manchester and involves managing indemnity for policyholders in various legal actions, including employment and property disputes.
- Candidates should have previous claims handling or insurance experience, preferably in Legal Expenses Insurance, along with a legal background, ideally a law degree.
- Exceptional communication skills, time management, and the ability to evaluate legal documents are essential for success in this role.
- The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate analytical skills and a good understanding of the legal industry, with a preference for those with at least one year of relevant experience.
My Client based a world leading organisation based in Manchester is looking to recruit a Legal Expenses Claims Handler within their BTE Claims Team, this team deal with assessing and managing indemnity provided to policyholders for the purpose of pursuing/defending a range of legal action, including employment, property and contractual dispute and fitness to practise investigations.
As a Legal Claims Handler you will : -
Provide an efficient claims handling services to all customers by responding to LEI claims using excellent written and call handling skills, in line with department service standards and internal/external service level requirements.
Handle claims from start to conclusion, which involves investigating the validity of a claim and, where a claim is accepted, maintaining a regular review of its validity. This includes negotiating cost funding with solicitors and managing their costs to ensure compliance with policy terms and conditions.
Regularly liaise with solicitors, barristers, accountants, insurance brokers, and directly with policyholders.
The successful candidate will:
Have exceptional communication skills, together with a skill for evaluating legal documents.
Be enquiring and inquisitive, with the ability to identify areas of challenge and to articulate reasoned arguments to legal professionals.
Have excellent time management skills, in order to adhere to demanding service level standards and maintain an active case load.
Have previous claims handling or insurance experience, preferably in Legal Expenses Insurance
Be analytical
Have legal training, preferably a law degree
Have a good understanding of the legal industry
CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
