Specialist NDA Intermediate Track File Handler

Specialist NDA Intermediate Track File Handler Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 Department: Legal Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bolton Description Are you ready to take your litigation skills to the next level? Join our team as a Specialist Intermediate Track 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 as well as the MIB, valued from £25,000 to £100,000. The successful candidate will work in a small team dedicated to dealing with cases involving indemnity issues, on behalf of the MIB and other UK's largest insurers and will report directly to the Team Leader in respect of day-to-day tasks. The team handle cases valued from £0-£150,000 in value. 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 as well as their understanding of the litigation process 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.   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. They should also be able to handle claims valued in excess of £25,000 and be familiar with the Part 7 litigation process, and capable of identifying large loss triggers. There is minimal exposure to credit hire claims in this role, so knowledge of credit hire is not essential. Key Responsibilities Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines Knowledge of Part 7 litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure Comply with SLA requirement and critical dates Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines, including cost budgeting, instruction of own experts etc Throughout the lifetime of a case, being awa