Litigation Handler

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are currently expanding our team and are in search of an outstanding individual to join our esteemed firm as a Litigation Handler. Working from our head office in Tamworth, this is a brilliant opportunity to work with prestigious corporate clients, take ownership of your own caseload of litigated motor cases, and play a pivotal role in driving our firm's resounding success.

We are committed to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. As a Litigation Handler, you will have access to outstanding career development opportunities, empowering you to progress and excel in your legal career. This role is tailor-made for individuals seeking to advance and thrive.

• Defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial; claims to include personal injury/property damage; credit hire; LVI and fraud.
• Assessing liability and setting and maintaining reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Investigation of merits of third party claim.
• Telephone and correspondence negotiation with third parties, third party insurers and third party solicitors to agree the best client outcome.
• Valuing General and Special Damages.
• On all own handled claims ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Achieving on all own handled claims 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system.
• Working within and supporting the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators”.
• Delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants.
• Full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements and client “key performance indicators” and The Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Acting as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team.

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field; additional certifications or qualifications are a plus
• Proven experience in handling litigated motor cases, preferably within a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of motor insurance law, regulations, and legal procedures.

Skills for Success:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and case management software

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.