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MOJ File Handler

Keoghs Llp

MOJ File Handler

Salary Not Specified

Keoghs Llp, Bolton

  • 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: 107a6cc8f9f446db8729d91b7361fc07

Full Job Description

  • Reviewing, reporting and setting reserves and strategy on new instructions:

    • o Completing an initial review file note
    o Identifying any technical issues with the file and handling appropriately
    o Valuing general and special damages on all cases and setting negotiation parameters where needed.
    o Filing AoS
    o Preparing brief to Counsel
    o Completing MI requirements for each client
  • Organising, prioritising and handling own workload in line with standard operating procedures to ensure that critical dates are met and KPI's and SLA's are achieved.

  • Effective management of the litigation process to ensure KPI's and SLA's are achieved:

    • o Drafting and issuing of court documents including AoS', consent orders and occasionally with support, witness statements and certain applications.
    o Adherence to Court timetables
    o Negotiation of quantum on appropriate cases
  • Effective use of the case management system to ensure:

    • o Reserving and all other key information is accurate and updated in a timely manner.
    o Critical dates are met
    o All actions/strategies are documented by way of a file note
    o All documents in the history are clearly labelled.
  • Delivering quality work, as a minimum meeting audit benchmark standards.

  • Driving own personal development.

  • Contributes to team effort by working collaboratively to ensure that team targets are achieved and by positively contributing to team morale.

  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

    • Working Hours:
    35 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. This role is based in the Bolton office and will be working 1 day in the office and 4 days from home.

  • Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules Part 8, PD8 relating to MOJ and Infant Approval Process.

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

  • Preferably experience of quantum negotiations.

  • Demonstrate experience of and the ability to:

    • o Work to set deadlines.
    o Deal with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public
    o Organise and prioritise their workload
    o Work as part of a team
  • IT literate: proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word)

  • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure

  • Ability to take constructive feedback and set personal goals for continuous improvement.

    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;

    • Keoghs values
    We are connected
    We are Dynamic