RTA Claims Handler

Responsibilities

• You'll take full ownership of litigated recovery claims, guiding cases from instruction through to resolution while maximising financial recovery for clients. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll act as a technical referral point, supporting colleagues and strengthening team capability.
• Review new instructions, identify technical issues, and set clear litigation strategies
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and court deadlines
• Conduct the full litigation process, including: Drafting legal documents (claim forms, directions questionnaires, witness statements)
• Issuing proceedings and monitoring court timetables
• Negotiating quantum and settlement outcomes
• Maintain accurate case records using our case management system
• Deliver high-quality work in line with audit standards
• Act as a peer review and sign-off point for litigation referrals
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to achieve team targets and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture

Requirements

• We're seeking a skilled litigator with strong technical knowledge and a collaborative approach.
• Essential Experience & Skills: Solid understanding of the Road Traffic Act , RTA insurers, and Article 75
• End-to-end claims handling experience, from assessment through to settlement
• Experience handling litigated motor claims (including costs and schedules)
• Proven ability to draft legal proceedings and manage cases through court
• Experience handling complex or high-value claims
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Calm and resilient under pressure, with strong attention to detail
• Confident using case management systems and IT tools
• You're more than just technically strong-you bring the mindset and behaviours that make teams succeed:
• Positive, professional, and solutions-focused
• A clear communicator who builds effective relationships
• Highly organised, with excellent time management
• Adaptable and proactive in a changing environment
• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes every time
• Ready to Take the Next Step?
• If you're an experienced claims professional ready to take ownership, influence outcomes, and grow your litigation career within a leading firm-we'd love to hear from you.
• ?? Apply now and make your impact with Keoghs.
• Job 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
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work 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
• *after successfully completing probation

Additional Information

Claims Handler - Uninsured Loss Recovery ?? Liverpool / Hybrid ?? Full-time | 35 hours per week Join a Leading Insurance Law Firm Driving Results That Matter Keoghs LLP is one of the UK's leading insurance law firms-dynamic, forward-thinking, and dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We're now looking for a talented and driven Claims Handler to join our Uninsured Loss Recovery (ULR) Team within our Corporate Risks division. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoy owning complex litigation caseloads, and want to make a real impact on recovery outcomes-this is your opportunity.

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