Claims Handler

Location: Hertford

Salary: Up to 30,000

Discretionary Bonus: Up to 5% of base salary

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Type: Office-based (No remote working)

Our client, a leading firm specializing in property law, is seeking Claims Handlers to join their team in Hertford. The role involves managing high-volume cases involving service charges, ground rent, buildings insurance, and breaches of leases for long leasehold flats and freehold houses with estate rent charges.

If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in debt recovery or property litigation, this could be the perfect role for you!

• Client Communication:

  • Draft and send client care letters, Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs), and Terms of Business (ToBs).
  • Regularly update clients on case progress.

• Legal Documentation:

  • Prepare and submit Part 7 claim forms.
  • Draft and file applications to request and set aside judgments.
  • Handle documents for out-of-jurisdiction proceedings.

• Judgment Enforcement:

  • Enforce judgments via High Court enforcement officers.
  • Process charging orders and Orders for Sale.
  • Draft and serve Section 146 Law of Property Act notices.

• Case Management:

  • Manage a high-volume caseload efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Handle cases related to service charges, ground rent, insurance, and lease breaches.
  • Maintain accurate case files and records.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with solicitors and legal professionals to support case progression.
  • Liaise with courts, enforcement agencies, and external counsel as necessary.

• Education:

  • A legal qualification (e.g., Law degree, Paralegal diploma) is preferred.

• Experience:

  • Experience in debt recovery or property law is highly desirable.
  • Proven expertise with Part 7 claims and enforcement of judgments.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Excellent legal drafting and research skills.
  • Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment
• Supportive team and career development opportunities

If you have the qualifications and skills to succeed as a Claims Handler and are looking for a challenging, rewarding role, apply today!