MOJ/OIC File Handler

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, reporting and setting reserves and strategy on new instructions:
• Completing an initial review file note
• Identifying any technical issues with the file and handling appropriately
• Valuing general and special damages on all cases and setting negotiation parameters where needed.
• Filing AoS
• Preparing brief to Counsel
• Updating reserves upon receipt of evidence as required.
• Meeting agreed performance targets
• Adhering to Client Guidelines
• Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• File handling experience within a law practice or Insurer
• Experience of valuing general and special damages utilising a variety of tools including JC Guidelines and case law
• Preferably experience of quantum negotiations
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads
• Efficient in a process driven environment
• Drive to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
• Confident with ability to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations
• Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
• Effectively work within a team

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets