MOJ Limitation Handler in Bolton

Description

The role is within our Volume Motor Litigation Unit, handling motor litigation across MOJ, OICP, Portal Limitation, Small Claims and Fast Track claims. You will work with the Portal Limitation team, managing a caseload of MOJ and OICP cases that have reached limitation on behalf of key insurer clients. Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file all required Court documents, such as notice of acting, applications, and consent orders.
• Consider and manage applications for extension of stays.
• Formulate initial and ongoing strategy, efficiently and effectively, with an eye to fee structure.
• Liaise with insured parties, insurers, brokers, counsel and other stakeholders.
• Ensure actions are carried out as per action lists in the Case Management System.
• Brief and liaise with counsel as required.
• Adhere to all Court deadlines.
• Identify cases with a value over £25k and large loss triggers.
• Pro‑actively control case life cycles and focus on phone contact.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Good knowledge and understanding of the MOJ Civil Procedure Rules and associated time scales.
• Experience valuing general and special damages using tools such as JC Guidelines and case law.
• Prior dealing in quantum negotiations.
• Experience drafting legal documents and setting deadlines.
• Skills in managing claimants, policyholders, clients and the Court.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication, calm under pressure, and ability to take constructive feedback.
• Initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.

Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100\’s of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies (eg. menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage)
• Flexible benefits including holiday purchase plan, health cash plan and BUPA dental plan