Job Description

Introduction

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well.

Overview

We’re looking for a motivated Litigation Handler to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of litigated Employers Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims for our Public Sector clients. You’ll handle cases from issue to trial, including small, fast, and multi-track claims.

How you'll make an impact

• Defend litigated EL/PL claims on behalf of large corporates, managing cases from issue to trial.
• Handle small, fast, and multi-track claims, providing support to Partners when required.
• Assess liability, set and maintain reserves, and investigate the merits of third-party claims.
• Negotiate with third parties, insurers, and solicitors via phone and correspondence to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Apply the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Authorities to secure optimal results.
• Ensure full compliance with office protocols, client service level agreements, and KPIs for all handled claims.
• Maintain 100% data integrity on the office case management system.
• Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks to Claims Administration Assistants.
• Act as a technical and procedural referral point for others in the litigation team.
• Ensure compliance with financial transactions in line with client service level agreements, KPIs, and the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

About You

• You hold a Law degree and have completed the LPC.
• You have experience in EL/PL litigation and personal injury claims.
• You’ve worked in defence claims handling, ideally within an insurer or TPA environment.
• You’re self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently within a defined structure.
• You have strong communication skills and can work effectively with peers, managers, and clients.
• You’re flexible and willing to accommodate unexpected situations, including working extra hours when required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include: three fully paid volunteering days per year, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Share incentive plan, Critical illness cover, Discounted gym membership, Season ticket loan, Access to a discounted voucher portal, Emergency back-up family care, and many more.

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation.

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