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Senior Private Client Solicitor / Private Client Partner Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working (4 Days Work From Home) | Partnership Opportunity | Wills, Trusts & Probate | Leadership Role | Competitive Salary + Bonus \n A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor, Private Client Partner, or Head of Private Client to take ownership of an established but growing Private Client department within a highly regarded, multi-service law firm in Greater Manchester. \n This is not a standing start. The department has been successfully established over the past 12 months by an experienced Private Client Solicitor who has built a strong client base and excellent foundations. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, they have had to leave the firm, creating an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer to step into a leadership position and continue the department's growth. \n The firm is recognised for its modern approach to legal practice, supportive culture and exceptional flexibility. You'll benefit from hybrid working with up to four days per week working from home, allowing you to achieve an excellent work-life balance while leading and developing the department. \n The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Senior Associate, Legal Director, Private Client Partner, or Head of Private Client looking to progress their career within a forward-thinking law firm. \n You will inherit an existing client base while playing a key role in expanding the department, developing junior team members and helping shape the future direction of the Private Client offering. \n The Role As the successful Senior Private Client Solicitor / Partner, you will: \n \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters\n, • Continue developing and growing an already established Private Client department\n, • Build lasting relationships with new and existing clients\n, • Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors and support staff\n, • Implement and improve departmental processes and procedures\n, • Work closely with the firm's wider teams to maximise cross-referral opportunities\n, • Contribute towards the strategic growth of the business\n\n Candidate Requirements To be considered, you should have: \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent with 8+ years' PQE\n, • Strong technical experience across Private Client law, including Wills, Trusts and Probate\n, • Experience managing complex, high-value Private Client matters\n, • Previous leadership, supervisory or management experience\n, • Commercial awareness with the ability to develop existing client relationships\n, • A proactive and collaborative approach to business development and team leadership\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary dependent upon experience\n, • Bespoke bonus structure linked to departmental growth and performance\n, • Hybrid working – work from home up to four days per week\n, • Full legal secretary and administrative support\n, • Genuine Partnership opportunity\n, • Modern, progressive and supportive working environment\n, • Excellent long-term career progression\n, • Ongoing professional development and training\n, • The opportunity to shape and lead a growing Private Client department\n\n Apply Now If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Private Client Partner, Head of Private Client, Senior Associate or Legal Director looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in Greater Manchester, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n

My Client is looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their busy Wills & Probate Department in their Horwich office. \n You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to a broad range of Private Client matters while developing your technical knowledge and building your own caseload. \n Key Responsibilities \n Manage your own developing caseload of Private Client matters with appropriate supervision. \n Advise clients on: \n • Wills \n • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) \n • Probate and Estate Administration \n • Court of Protection matters \n • Draft Wills, LPAs and other Private Client documentation. \n • Prepare and submit Probate Registry applications. \n • Deliver a compassionate, professional service to elderly, vulnerable and bereaved clients. \n • Attend appointments at the office, clients' homes and care settings where required. \n • Maintain accurate case records using the case management system. \n • Prepare correspondence and legal documentation to a high standard. \n • Ensure files are managed efficiently and deadlines are met. \n • Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an excellent client experience. \n • Take an active role in your own professional development and continuous learning. \n About You \n • Qualified Solicitor status (or is due to qualify shortly). \n • A genuine interest in developing a career in Private Client law. \n • Good technical knowledge of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration. \n • An interest in working towards STEP accreditation. \n • Excellent organisational and time management skills. \n • Strong attention to detail. \n • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. \n • Good IT skills and experience using case management systems. \n • Strong interpersonal and client care skills. \n • A compassionate, professional approach when supporting vulnerable and bereaved clients. \n • A positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude. \n • The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team. \n • A full driving licence and access to a car for business travel (preferred). \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Description\n The Assistant File Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and MOJ Stage 3 files handled on a Delegated Authority basis. In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads. Key Accountabilities\n Duties on the Assistant File Handler’s own caseload: \n -Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosure \n -Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s \n -Instructing Counsel/advocate \n -Reviewing evidence \n -Legal Research \n -Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court \n -Dealing with routine correspondence \n -Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim \n -Reviewing matters throughout \n -CRU \n Duties as an Assistant to File Handlers in the team \n -Dealing with disclosure \n -Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records) \n -Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements \n -Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses \n -Instructing Counsel / Experts \n -Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking \n -Dealing with routine correspondence \n -Reviewing quantum \n -Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders \n -Draft Cost schedules \n -Dealing with general or straightforward queries \n -Telephone chasing activities \n -Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon \n Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.Working Hours35 hours per week \n Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. \n Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office Experience, Skills and Qualifications\n Essential \n -Some legal work experience \n -Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business \n -An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative \n -Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required \n -An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks \n -Good Literacy and IT skills \n -Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met \n -Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework \n -Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other. \n -Ability to meet performance targets \n -Positive, confident and enthusiastic \n -Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills \n -Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis \n -Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure \n -High level of analytical skillsDesirable \n -Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience \n -Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous. \n -Previous litigation experience. \n -Good advocacy skills. \n ValuesOur 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; \n Our Values \n We are connected \n We are Dynamic \n We are Innovative \n We succeed together \n Benefits\n\n • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation

Family Time Worker, Bolton Council Pay rate to £20.83 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Mental Health Team in Blackpool Council. An exciting opportunity has arisen: We are currently recruiting for 4 full-time (37hrs per week) Family Support Workers to join our safeguarding team in Bolton Council.As part of this role, you will work alongside Safeguarding Social Workers in delivering high-quality intervention with children and families to support in achieving positive outcomes.The role includes (although not an exhaustive list),\n\n • supporting with family time,\n, • supporting in completing home visits,\n, • direct work with children,\n, • completing work with families around behaviour management strategies and routines and boundaries,\n, • budgeting and supporting in referring families to support services available.\nThis work will involve working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and those involved within court proceedings.Candidate will be expected to be office based for part of the week and be able to travel to Bolton at short notice to meet service needs. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:\n\n, • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n, • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\n Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on or for more information.

To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of Property, Risks & Coverage claims through drafting budgets, points of disputes, bills, schedules of costs and other formal documents. \n A Costs Draftsperson should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file. \n The Costs Draftsperson should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications. \n The Costs Draftsperson will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression. Key Responsibilities\n You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from the Property, Risks & Coverage team to resolution of costs. The role will include: \n\n • Proactively reviewing cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters\n, • Preparing costs schedules; bills to proceed through costs litigation; points of dispute; and considering replies\n, • Identifying and documenting strengths and weaknesses of own case and opponent’s case\n, • Using the telephone to discuss; put forward meritorious arguments; and negotiate settlement of costs\n, • Updating reports to clients of progress made in resolving costs claimed\n, • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls received within SLAs\n, • Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with client requirements\n, • Settlement of costs within agreed negotiation parameters\n, • Instructing counsel and attending conferences; detailed assessment hearings; and mediations, remotely and in person\n, • Attending court for application hearings; detailed assessment hearings and mediations remotely and in person to conduct own advocacy\n, • Delivery of agreed performance targets; Keoghs quality standards; and client’s SLAs, KPIs and MI requirements\n, • Delegate assigned tasks to a Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives\n, • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations\n\n Working Hours28 - 35 hours per week \n Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. \n Primary location for this role is Bolton Office (1 day a week). Skills, Knowledge & Expertise\n\n • 2 years’ experience as a minimum in a similar costs draftsperson role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload\n, • Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD\n, • Previous experience of client liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing\n, • Experience of the Detailed Assessment process including preparing Bills, Schedules of Costs, Budgets, Points of Dispute and considering replies\n, • Good telephone negotiation skills\n, • An understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process\n, • Ability to use own initiative and make decisions\n, • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to remain calm under pressure\n, • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills\n, • Ability to act as part of a team\n, • Proficient IT skills in Microsoft packages\nJob Benefits\n\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

This role is positioned within our Volume Motor Litigation Unit which deals with motor litigation across MOJ, OICP, Small Claims and Fast Track claims to the value of £25k. The unit is made up of distinct file handler teams managing the different work types previously mentioned. \n The unit offers clear progression pathways, both technically and operationally allowing candidates to continue their career journey within the business. \n The role of Fast Track Limitation File Handler is within our Specialist Limitation Team manging a caseload of MOJ / OICP litigation case that have reached limitation. The role will also involve providing guidance to junior handlers within the team. \n All claims would be handled on behalf of key insurer clients as Defendant. \n The role would suit an established Fast Track Litigator looking for opportunities to enhance their knowledge in this niche area. \n Full induction training will be provided along with continued on the job training and supervision as required initially. Key Accountabilities\n\n • Independent management of a caseload of MOJ and OICP limitation , including effective planning and organising of the workload to ensure Court deadlines are met.\n, • Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards\n, • Analysis of the available evidence to create an initial case strategy on quantum.\n, • Undertake effective telephone discussions and negotiations with the client, Defendant, third party insurer and third party Solicitors to pursue the efficient and appropriate settlement of cases and apportionment of costs \n, • Proofing witnesses, assessing their evidence and drafting statements\n, • Drafting of Court document and complying with all Court deadlines.\n, • Instructing, briefing and liaising with Counsel.\n, • Undertaking court telephone hearings ensuring progress is maximised and all actions are completed to bring cases to settlement\n, • Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making.\n, • Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team \n, • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls within strict service level agreements\n, • Updating reports upon receipt of evidence as required. \n, • Adhering to Client Guidelines \n, • Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested \n, • Effective management of the CRU and NHS process\n, • Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines \n, • #INDUKI\nExperience, Skills and Qualifications\n \n\n • Previous experience of handling own caseload of litigated claims (either in a defendant or claimant role)\n, • Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules\n, • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads\n, • Efficient in a process driven environment\n, • Drive to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude\n, • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required\n, • Confident with ability to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations\n, • Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks\n, • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills\n, • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to compose professional written communications\n, • Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail\n, • Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required\n, • Effectively work within a team\n, • Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office)\n, • Good standard of education – 5 GCSE’s grade C/5 or equivalent including maths and english\n\n Preferred \n\n • Established experience in law through further education or experience.\n, • File handling experience within a law practice or Insurer.\n, • Good understanding of the high way code and basic road traffic act principles.\n, • Experience of Indemnity Principles and CCFAs\nBenefits\n\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation

To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of RTA / EL / PL claims. \n A Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file. \n The Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications. \n The Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression. \n The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall.This role is in the Costs Motor & Casualty team managed by Francesca Cox. Key Responsibilities\n You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from the Keoghs Motor & Casualty teams to resolution of costs. The role will include: \n\n • Proactively reviewing cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameter\n, • Preparing points of dispute and considering replies\n, • Identifying and documenting strengths and weaknesses of own case and opponent’s costs claimed\n, • Using the telephone to discuss; put forward meritorious arguments; and negotiate settlement of costs\n, • Updating reports to clients of progress made in resolving costs claimed\n, • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls received within SLAs\n, • Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with client requirements\n, • Settlement of costs within agreed negotiation parameters\n, • Instructing counsel and attending conferences; detailed assessment hearings; and mediations, remotely and in person.\n, • Attending court for application hearings; detailed assessment hearings and mediations remotely and in person to conduct own advocacy\n, • Delivery of agreed performance targets; Keoghs quality standards; and client’s SLAs, KPIs and MI requirements\n, • Delegate assigned tasks to a Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives\n, • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 28 - 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton Office. \nSkills, Knowledge & Expertise\n\n, • 12 months experience as a minimum in a similar costs negotiator role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload. \n, • Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD \n, • Previous experience of client liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing \n, • Experience of the Detailed Assessment process including preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies.\n, • Good telephone negotiation skills \n, • An understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process. \n, • Ability to use own initiative and make decisions \n, • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to remain calm under pressure \n, • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills \n, • Ability to act as part of a team \n, • Proficient IT skills in Microsoft packages \n, • Required Soft Skills:Personal Effectiveness\n, • Team commitment: Values others perspective\n, • Resilience: Demonstrates self-control\n, • Passion for growth and improvement: Systematically improves performance\n, • Embracing Change: Responds positively to change\n, • Client Care:Works to add value for the client \n, • Decision Making:Operates within formal authority\n, • Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion \n, • Commercial Insight:Considers some commercial implications \n, • Monitors own performance against objectives set by Team Leader \nJob Benefits\n\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation \n \n \n

The DA Litigated File Handler role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and legal support staff. The DA Litigated Fee File Handler will run a caseload of Litigated RTA suspected fraud cases under Delegated Authority on behalf of a cross section of insurance clients. \n The File Handler will work in close conjunction with the Team Leader and the relevant Lead Lawyer in the team so to achieve the best possible results in a commercially sound manner. The role requires both an ability to follow defined processes and a forensic and analytical approach to dealing with evidence. In addition, a high level of commercial awareness in relation to fixed fee work is essential. A key element of this role is decision making, to be reached within a set timeframe in accordance with the case strategy and within the best interests of the client. \n The File Handler will work with strategic foresight so to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena. \n The caseload will consist of a range of suspected fraudulent insurance claims consisting of the following types of claim: \n\n • Bogus Passenger \n, • Staged/Contrived \n, • Fraudulent Exaggeration\n, • Induced accidents\n, • Low Speed Impact\n, • Late Notification Claims\n, • Credit Hire Fraud\nKey Responsibilities\n It will be the responsibility of the File Handler to run fraud cases from the point of litigation through to the resolution of the case. \n Responsibilities in case management include, but not limited to: \n Strategic Excellence \n\n • Detailed review and analysis of evidence throughout the life of the case\n, • Setting the case strategy on files, ensuring adherence to any KYO or generic strategies that may be put in place by Lead Lawyer and Technical Leads\n, • Adhering to all work type process stages\n, • Identifying strategic litigation opportunities and complex cases when appropriate\n, • Identifying client trends and any opportunities to raise profile with clients\n\n \n Client Excellence \n\n • Running files in accordance with agreed client guidelines\n, • Ensuring maximum client satisfaction on each case\n, • Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all client and internal MI\n, • Achieving both client and internal KPIs\n\n \n Technical Excellence \n\n • Liaising with all appropriate involvements on the case in order to carry out agreed investigations to implement the set strategy\n, • Compliance with all procedural and investigative deadlines\n, • Achieving, the best result in litigation – protecting the client’s position in relation to proceedings, ensuring full compliance with the court timetable utilising procedural tactical advantages where possible. Undertaking advocacy where required and cost-effective to do so\n, • Dealing pro-actively and achieving the best results with the case investigations and strategy from receipt until point of resolution\n, • Delegating tasks as appropriate to assistants to take the case forward\n, • Timely and accurate maintenance of all Case Management Systems from opening to closure\n, • Adherence to file management policies\n, • Complying with the SRA Standards & Regulations\n\n \n Financial Excellence \n\n • Be commercially aware, by working in an efficient and effective manner, where working within a fixed fee price\n, • Commercial awareness so as to retain profitability\n, • Achieve financial targets\n, • Ensure timely and accurate billing \n\n Working Hours 35 hours per week \n Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. \n Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton office \n We are agile workers with attendance within the office at least 1 day a week Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\n • Experience in civil litigation claims handling / as a legal File Handler\n, • Experience of handling RTA pre-litigated and / or litigated case load\n, • A qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights (consideration will also be given to CILEX Lawyers) is desirable\n, • An understanding of insurance litigation practice and processes together with indemnity principles\n, • Knowledge of the litigation process / working knowledge of the CPR, relevant Personal Injury Protocols and working platforms/portals\n, • Good advocacy skills\n, • Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines\n, • High level of analytical skills\n, • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills\n, • Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure\n, • Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions\n, • Excellent IT Skills\n, • Adhere to the Keoghs Values\n, • Experience of time recording and billing systems\nBenefits\n\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

Is it time to open new doors in your legal journey? If so we are seeking a Motor Claims Handler to effectively manage a portfolio of litigated quantum-disputed Fast Track files independently. The role Motor Claims Handler will handle cases efficiently and proactively whilst utilising effective telephone negotiation techniques to obtain the appropriate settlement. The role is a perfect opportunity for someone wanting to extend their litigated file handling experience beyond the Small Claims Track and into personal injury work. Key Responsibilities\n • Independent management of a caseload of Fast Track quantum cases, including effective planning and organising of the workload to ensure Court deadlines are met.• Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards• Analysis of the available evidence to create an initial case strategy on quantum.• Undertake effective telephone discussions and negotiations with the client, Defendant, third party insurer and third party Solicitors to pursue the efficient and appropriate settlement of cases and apportionment of costs • Drafting of Court document and complying with all Court deadlines.• Instructing, briefing and liaising with Counsel.• Undertake court telephone hearings ensuring progress is maximised and all actions are completed to bring cases to settlement• Guide the Defendant through the litigation process where required and set expectations.• Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making • Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls within strict service level agreements• Updating reports upon receipt of evidence as required. • Adhering to Client Guidelines • Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested • Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & RegulationsWorking Hours 35 hours per weekMonday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office. This role is working 1 day in the Bolton office and 4 days from home.#INDUKI Skills, Knowledge & Expertise\n • Previous experience of handling own caseload of litigated claims (either in a defendant of claimant role)• Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads• Efficient in a process driven environment• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to compose professional written communications• Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required• Effectively work within a team• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office)• Good standard of education – 5 GCSE’s grade C/5 or equivalent including maths and englishPreferred• Established experience in law through further education or experience.• File handling experience within a law practice or Insurer.• Good understanding of the high way code and basic road traffic act principles.Values 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; Our ValuesWe are connected We are DynamicWe are Innovative We succeed together Job Benefits\n\n • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) \n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer \n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation \n

Are you ready to take your litigation skills to the next level? Join our team as a Fast Track Specialist File Handler and make an impact in a challenging, rewarding role.As a Specialist Handler you will handle litigated delegated and non-delegated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients and the MIB. \n It will be necessary for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an ability to impress the client with the extent of their legal knowledge and provide clear unambiguous advice on the strategy for bringing a claim to its resolution. A clear view on both relevant case law and appropriate evidence will be necessary. \n The candidate will handle cases on behalf of the MIB and other Insurers. The successful candidate should therefore be able to recognise cases with a technical bias, e.g. whether the MIB is the correct party to pursue (having an understanding of the Uninsured Drivers and Untraced Drivers Agreement) or whether an Insurer is a contractual Insurer, RTA Insurer, or Article 75 Insurer, and what actions are required if the policyholder is a Claimant and there is a counterclaim be pursued. There will also be claims involving multiple parties. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines\n, • Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures \n, • Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure. \n, • Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client.\n, • Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines\n, • Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.\n, • Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors \n, • Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary \n, • Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System\n, • Undertaking Court Hearings \n, • Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals\n, • Accurately recording time and management information \n, • Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines \n, • Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines \n, • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations\n\n \n Working Hours \n 35 hours per week \n Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. \n Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\n • Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills \n, • Have an understanding of indemnity and/or the MIB would be beneficial.\n, • Drafting of legal documents, including defences, applications, witness statements, Part 35 Questions, Part 18 Questions\n, • Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel\n, • Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality\n, • Good telephone negotiation skills\n, • Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless \n\n Have the ability to: \n\n • Work as part of a Team \n, • Use own initiative\n, • Plan and prioritise workloads and effectively use delegation\n, • Remain calm under pressure\n, • Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required\n, • Identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion\n, • Follow work processes and keep to Strategy \n, • Ability to make decisions \n\n Values \n 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; \n Our Values \n We are connected \n We are Dynamic \n We are Innovative \n We succeed together Benefits\n\n • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service(opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) \n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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 \n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer \n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in conjunction with a Technical Support Lawyer who will be involved in setting strategies and making liability decisions, as well as responsible for their technical development. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and EL/PL files handled on a Delegated Authority basis. In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads. Key Responsibilities\n Duties will include the following (based on experience), but may not be limited to: \n\n • Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosure\n, • Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s\n, • Instructing Counsel/advocate\n, • Reviewing evidence \n, • Legal Research\n, • Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court\n, • Dealing with routine correspondence\n, • Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim\n, • Reviewing matters throughout\n, • CRU\n, • Dealing with disclosure\n, • Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)\n, • Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements\n, • Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses\n, • Instructing Counsel / Experts\n, • Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking\n, • Dealing with routine correspondence\n, • Reviewing quantum \n, • Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders\n, • Draft Cost schedules\n, • Dealing with general or straightforward queries\n, • Telephone chasing activities\n, • Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon\n, • Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.\n\n Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n Essential \n\n • Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business\n, • An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative\n, • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required\n, • An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks\n, • Good Literacy and IT skills\n, • Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met\n, • Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework\n, • Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.\n, • Ability to meet performance targets\n, • Positive, confident and enthusiastic\n, • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills\n, • Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis\n, • Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure\n, • High level of analytical skills\n\n Desirable \n\n • Previous personal injury file handling experience \n, • Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience\n, • Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous.\n, • Previous litigation experience is preferred\n, • Good advocacy skills\n\n Values: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 DynamicWe are Innovative We succeed together Benefits\n\n • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) \n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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 \n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer \n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation \n

My client is looking for an experienced Solicitor or Qualified CILEX Lawyer to join our busy and growing Wills & Probate Department in their Bolton office. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Manage your own caseload of Private Client matters from instruction through to completion. \n Advise clients on: \n • Wills \n • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) \n • Probate and Estate Administration \n • Court of Protection matters \n • Testamentary trusts and related estate planning matters \n • Draft Wills, LPAs and other Private Client documentation. \n • Prepare and submit Probate Registry applications. \n • Support and supervise members of the team, providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate. \n • Deliver a compassionate, professional service to elderly, vulnerable and bereaved clients. \n • Attend client appointments at the office, in care homes and at clients' homes where required. \n • Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective file management. \n • Prepare correspondence and legal documentation to a high standard. \n • Ensure work is completed efficiently and within agreed timescales. \n • Contribute to the continued development and success of the department. \n • Take an active role in your own professional development and continuous learning. \n About You \n • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX status. \n • A minimum of 3 years' PQE (or equivalent experience). \n • Strong technical knowledge of Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration. \n • Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. \n • Experience advising on testamentary trusts and wider estate planning matters. \n • STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential. \n • Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues. \n • Excellent organisational and time management skills. \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

We are looking for ambitious, driven candidates who are looking to join a dynamic, exciting and collaborative division in order to take the next step in their legal career. We have a great opportunity for an experienced, litigated File Handler to join our team. Whilst our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the UK, we don’t do stuffy and formal; we are down to earth and enjoy the delivery of legal excellence. We are incredibly proud of our reputation and of the work we do with our clients in defeating dishonest motor claims and developing strategies and to identify and prevent new and emerging risks. We seek like-minded candidates who want to join us in this exciting and important work and to develop and further their careers with us. \n The NDA File Handler role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and legal support staff. The File Handler will run a caseload of Litigated RTA suspected fraud files on behalf of a cross section of insurance clients, working closely with sophisticated claims handlers acting without any Delegated Authority. The successful candidate will work in close conjunction with the relevant Lead Lawyer so to achieve the best possible results in a commercially sound manner. The role requires both an ability to follow defined processes and a forensic and analytical approach to dealing with evidence. In addition, a high level of commercial awareness is essential. A key elements of this role is decision making, to be reached within a set timeframe in accordance with the case strategy and within the best interests of the client. \n \n The NDA File Handler will work with strategic foresight so to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena. \n The caseload will consist of a range of suspected fraudulent insurance claims consisting of the following types of claim: \n\n • Bogus Passenger \n, • Staged/Contrived \n, • Fraudulent Exaggeration\n, • Induced accidents\n, • Low Speed Impact\n, • Late Notification Claims\n, • Credit Hire Fraud\n, • MIB\n, • Linked & Organised Crime\nKey Responsibilities\n It will be the responsibility of the NDA File Handler to run fraud cases from the point of litigation through to the resolution of the case. \n Responsibilities in case management include, but not limited to: \n Strategic Excellence \n\n • Detailed review and analysis of evidence throughout the life of the case\n, • Setting and agreeing the case strategy on files with clients, ensuring adherence to any KYO or generic strategies that may be put in place by Lead Lawyer and Technical Leads\n, • Adhering to all work type process stages\n, • Identifying strategic litigation opportunities and complex cases when appropriate\n, • Identifying client trends and any opportunities to raise profile with clients\n\n Client Excellence \n\n • Handling files in accordance with agreed client guidelines on a non-delegated basis\n, • Ensuring maximum client satisfaction on each case\n, • Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all client and internal MI\n, • Achieving both client and internal KPIs\n\n \n Technical excellence \n\n • Reporting to Insurer client throughout the lifetime of the claim\n, • Liaising with all appropriate involvements on the case in order to carry out agreed investigations to meet the set strategy\n, • Compliance with all procedural and investigative deadlines\n, • Achieving, the best result in litigation – protecting the client’s position in relation to proceedings, ensuring full compliance with the court timetable utilising procedural tactical advantages where possible. Undertaking advocacy where required and cost-effective to do so\n, • Dealing pro-actively and achieving the best results with the case investigations and strategy from receipt until point of resolution\n, • Delegating tasks as appropriate to assistants to take the case forward\n, • Timely and accurate maintenance of all Case Management Systems from opening to closure\n, • Adherence to file management policies\n, • Complying with the SRA Standards & Regulations\n\n \n Financial Excellence \n\n • Be commercially aware, by working in an efficient and effective manner\n, • Commercial awareness so as to retain profitability\n, • Achieve financial targets\n, • Ensure timely and accurate billing\n\n Working Hours35 hours per weekMonday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.We are agile workers with attendance at our offices at least 1 day a week Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\n • Experience in civil litigation claims handling / as a legal File Handler or suitably qualified (ILEX, LPC etc.)\n, • Qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights is desirable however not essential\n, • Experience in handling linked and organised fraud is desirable however not essential\n, • Experience of handling RTA pre-litigated and / or litigated case load\n, • An understanding of insurance litigation practice and processes together with indemnity principles\n, • Knowledge of the litigation process / working knowledge of the CPR\n, • Good advocacy skills\n, • Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines\n, • High level of analytical skills\n, • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills\n, • Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure\n, • Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions\n, • Experience of time recording and billing systems\n, • Excellent IT Skills\nBenefits\n\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

To support a Complex Disease Lawyer to manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability. The Assistant will be supporting a Complex Disease Lawyer on a variety of complex disease cases. Key Responsibilities\n • Reviewing documents and preparing reports \n • Dealing with disclosure \n • Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records) \n • Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements \n • Instructing Counsel / Experts \n • Research \n • Drafting generally \n • Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel \n • Dealing with routine correspondence \n • Court appointments. \n • Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds \n • Ensure adherence to Court timetables \n • To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 \n • Adhere to the Keoghs Values Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n • Technically proficient in dealing with a range of mixed disease cases \n • Effective negotiator \n • Ability to use own initiative \n • Flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken \n • Good listening and verbal communication skills \n • Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail \n • Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise Benefits\n\n • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for talented insurance lawyers to join our Property Risks and Coverage Team. This role is based in Bolton. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidates.Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team handling liability and quantum claims, handling cases in your own right. This caseload involves acting for most of the leading UK insurers on issues ranging from impact damage, fires, escapes of water, escapes of oil, collision damage as well as boundary disputes, trespass and nuisance claims. Key Responsibilities\n The role has a particular focus on defended liability claims and the work will involve advising a number of well-known insurers directly on issues of liability, quantum in respect of claims as noted above.Key accountabilities for the role will include:• Reviewing documents and preparing reports• Dealing with disclosure• Reviewing witness and expert evidence• Conducting investigations• Instructing counsel and experts• Legal research• Drafting court documents generally• Attending conferences and trials with counsel• Dealing with routine correspondence• Liaising with lay and insurer clients• Engaging in settlement negotiations, including consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers• Preparing pre-action and interim applications• Preparing documents and bundles for trial• Assisting with ADR (including mediation)• Court appointments• Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person• Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & RegulationsWorking Hours35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n Required/Essential \n\n • Previous litigation experience\n, • Knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department\n, • An ability to prioritise workload\n, • Ability to pay attention to detail\n, • Ability to work with case management systems\n, • Ability to record time and consider profitability/economics of claims\n, • Ability to work with fast pace litigation using initiative\n, • Degree level Education and/or Post graduate (preferably Law)\n\n Desirable \n\n • Previous experience of dealing with property insurance claims\n, • Knowledge of property liability related issues, breach of contract, negligence, property, and subrogated claims. \n\n Required Soft Skills: \n\n • Critical thinking\n, • Time management\n, • Ability to prioritise\n\n Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do. Keoghs values:We are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed together Benefits\n\n • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. The successful candidates will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files from a selection of the team’s well known insurers. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Initial review/report\n, • Dealing with disclosure \n, • Reviewing evidence \n, • Conducting investigations \n, • Instructing counsel and experts \n, • Legal research \n, • Drafting generally \n, • Attending conferences and trials with counsel \n, • Dealing with routine correspondence \n, • Liaising with lay and insurer clients \n, • Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers\n, • Preparing pre-action and interim applications \n, • Preparing documents for trial\n, • Assisting with ADR (including mediation)\n, • Court appointments\n, • Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person \n, • Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations\n\n Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm inclusive of 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Office location for this role is Parklands, Bolton. We are hybrid workers with 1 day attendance at the office required. \n \n Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\n • Previous experience in a Defendant insurance litigation firm\n, • Previous litigation experience specifically relating to Recoveries\n, • A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries\n, • An ability to prioritise workload\n, • Ability to pay attention to detail\n, • Ability to work with case management systems\n, • The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers\n\n Values 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 \n \n \n Benefits\n\n • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

Senior Housing Officer (known as Neighbourhood Services Manager)Location: BoltonSalary: £34,795 rising to to £36,626 (At 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance)As a Neighbourhood Services Manager you will be the key contact for all customers within a defined patch of properties. You will deliver a comprehensive and responsive housing management service, with the aim of supporting and empowering customers to resolve issues and making them more independent. You will also be supporting those most vulnerable in our communities. The role involves liaising with customers and undertaking tasks whilst being visible on your patch and using all available resources with the objective of achieving sustainability throughout our Neighbourhoods.What youll be doingHandling tenancy-related queries in accordance with contractual requirements and Great Places policies and the Service Delivery Framework.Providing direct tenancy support in our capacity as a landlord to ensure tenancy sustainment.Ensure the effective marketing of vacant homes in accordance with Great Places policies and allocate properties that meet the needs of the customer and the business.Undertake the full rent account management process focusing on balancing the needs of the customer with those of the business. Coaching customers to identify solutions to paying their rent, supporting budgeting, setting up realistic payment plans and taking court action as a last resort.Ensure an effective response to anti-social behaviour and other tenancy breaches in accordance with Great Places policies and the Service Delivery Framework, by undertaking timely fact finding investigations and appropriate action to ensure the protection of Great Places customers and the wider community.Ensure safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and appropriate action is taken in line with legal requirements and guidelines.Be present in our neighbourhoods, undertaking regular estate and scheme inspections and monitoring of neighbourhood service contracts, addressing property and estate management issues and taking steps to address any contract under performance.Working collaboratively with other agencies/partners to deliver interventions where necessary for the benefit of our customers.What youll needCommitmentto continued professional development .Experience of working in the housing sector or in a similar role is desirable.An understanding of estate and tenancy management and experience of delivering a range of tenancy management related services is desirable.Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service tailored to an individuals needs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to organise, time-manage and prioritise work load in a hybrid environment.Proven relationship builder with experience of effective collaborative working with external agencies and partners.Ability to coach customers to empower them to problem solve and become more independent.Adaptable to use a range of Customer relationship management software systems.Proficient in the use of the full range of Microsoft Office applications.Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for use at work.Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment;this role is subject to a basic DBS checkWhat we need from youAbility to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working towards a deadline.Able to lone work safely and effectively, able to deliver high quality services predominantly in field-based settings.Commitment to coaching and relationship management demonstrating people skills with an ability to work effectively with stakeholders.Have resilience and emotional intelligence to be able to cope with and manage difficult and challenging situations, whilst showing understanding and empathy.Willingness to share learning with peers, guide, train and to coach others and participate in cross departmental work streams where required.A commitment to attend face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning. This is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects of your role.A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing.A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places.A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.Ability to work flexibly as and when needed.To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity.What we give you in return for your hard work and commitmentPension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family membersThe Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much moreAnnual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank HolidaysReward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyondHelp with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wagesAt Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment.All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.Closing date: 22 nd July 2026Shortlist date: 23 rd July 2026Interview date: TBCTPBN1_UKTJ

Liquid Personnel is recruiting experienced Family Court Advisers (FCAs) to join a dedicated service supporting children and families through family court proceedings. This is a full-time agency role offering £33.50 per hour and highly flexible home working of up to 4 days per week. As a Family Court Adviser, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the voice, welfare, and best interests of children remain at the heart of every decision made by the court. Working across both Public Law and Private Law proceedings, you will undertake complex assessments, provide expert analysis and recommendations, and work collaboratively with families, professionals, and the judiciary to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. • Pay rate of £33.50 per hour, • Highly flexible home working – up to 4 days per week, • Supportive and experienced team environment, • Meaningful and rewarding work influencing positive outcomes for children and families, • Access to ongoing professional development, • Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant As a Family Court Adviser, you will: • Conduct safeguarding checks and risk assessments within family court proceedings., • Gather, analyse, and evaluate complex information relating to child welfare and protection concerns., • Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and professional recommendations., • Represent and advocate for the child’s wishes, feelings, and best interests throughout proceedings., • Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families., • Provide expert advice to courts on safeguarding and welfare matters., • Manage a varied caseload across Public Law and Private Law proceedings., • Work effectively with local authorities, legal representatives, schools, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies., • Support the delivery of the Child Focused Court Model (CFC), ensuring children remain central throughout court proceedings., • Maintain accurate case records and effectively utilise electronic case management systems., • Apply professional judgement and evidence-based practice to support high-quality decision-making., • Contribute to positive outcomes through effective communication, analysis, and partnership working. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent), • Registration with Social Work England, • A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families, • Strong experience in safeguarding, risk assessment, and child protection work, • Excellent report-writing and analytical skills, • Strong communication skills with children, families, legal professionals, and partner agencies, • Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, • Excellent case management and organisational abilities, • Competent IT skills and experience using electronic case management systems, • Ability to remain professional and resilient when managing sensitive, complex, and high-conflict situations, • Previous experience within Family Court Advisory, Child Protection, Looked After Children, or Court Teams, • Experience working within Public Law and/or Private Law proceedings, • Knowledge of the Child Focused Court Model (CFC), • Understanding of current family justice legislation and court processes, • Free DBS and compliance service, • Twice-weekly payroll and Faster Pay service, helping you get paid more quickly, • Access to exclusive roles not available through other agencies, • Free access to Liquid Personnel’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal, • Dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge, • Access to a wide selection of social work opportunities across the UK, • Refer a Friend Bonus – Receive £500 for every social worker you refer who we successfully place*, • Find Your Own Job Bonus – Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us*, • Ongoing recruitment support throughout your placement If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. BH – 200813 GH – 35532

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