Role: LegalClaims Handler Department: Employers & Public Liability Injury Claims Location: Newcastle Salary: £25,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am5pm (35 hours/week, 1-hour unpaid lunch) Overview We are looking for an experienced claims handler to join our employers and public liability department based in Newcastle-upon Tyne handling portal exited or non-portal fast track value personal injury claims. The ideal candidate must have experience in running an EL/PL caseload and the ability and willingness to litigate Part 7 claims, with a good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Roles & responsibilities The successful candidates duties will include (but are not limited to): Instruct and liaise with medical and other experts Assess the merits of cases in light of denials of liability and gather evidence, both documentary and witness, to rebut any denials and pursue meritorious cases to settlement by negotiation or through litigation Liaise and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, courts, Counsel and other agencies Value claims for Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity Identify and gather evidence in support of and valuing other heads of damage, including loss of earnings, care and assistance and Smith v Manchester damages Draft Schedules of Special Dama...