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MOJ / OICP Quantum Handler

Keoghs Llp

MOJ / OICP Quantum Handler

Salary Not Specified

Keoghs Llp, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2bb4c0d4857641ffa2a64eb892ffbbd0

Full Job Description

  • 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

    • Working Hours
    35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm inclusive of 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Office location for this role is Manchester, 1 day a week 4 days from home, Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
    We are connected
    We are Dynamic
    We are Innovative
    We succeed together

    Essential Skills and Attributes:
  • 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

  • Experience of valuing general and special damages utilising a variety of tools including JC Guidelines and case law.

  • Preferably experience of quantum negotiations.

  • File handling experience within a law practice or Insurer.

    • Required Soft Skills:

  • Pre-action protocols.

  • Understanding of the Civil Procedural Rules, MOJ and OICP Process.

  • Adapting to client protocols and adopting a client focussed approach.

  • Ensuring processes happen on time and chasing documents as and when required, from insurer clients, claimant solicitors, the courts and any other third parties.