RTA Litigation Claims Handler

HR, Legal & Professional Services, DLG Legal Services
Permanent

Role overview

About us

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of the team or thinking about joining us, you'll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely experienced team support and guide customers through life's toughest moments. It's a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you're ready for the challenge.

A fantastic opportunity has become available within DLG Legal Services, as a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Litigation Claims Handler. Reporting to Dispute Resolution Team leader, you will handle a mixed caseload of Litigated and non-Litigated OIC and MOJ/Fast Track Claimant RTA cases from inception to conclusion.

What you'll be doing:

  • Ensure clients are provided a high level of customer service and correct legal advice in accordance with our policies and procedures.
  • Achieve personal and department wide targets whilst adhering to our service level agreements – demonstrating our values and customer ethos.
  • Support the strategic development of the department and firm by improving our clients' experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Previous Official Injury Claim (OIC) and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred
  • Working knowledge of the OIC and MOJ Pre Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules for Low Value Personal Injury Claims is advantageous
  • Able to engage effectively with clients
  • Happy to work towards targets

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm)

Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office. This role would be based out of our Leeds office.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

  • 9% employer contributed pension
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
  • EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
  • Generous holidays
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Employee discounts and cashback
  • Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we've looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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Locations

Leeds

Life in HR, Legal and Professional Services

By looking out for the workforce, navigating legal risks and spreading the word about the great work we do, our HR, Legal and Professional Services teams are dedicated to keeping us on the right course and building on our success.

Benefits

Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live – and supporting you with the things that matter both in and outside work.

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The Basics

Holidays

22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role. Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days

Pension

Company contributions of 9% of your salary towards your pension

Income protection

Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years

Life assurance

Life assurance cover at four times your salary

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Discounts

Breakdown cover

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Insurance

50% off Direct Line Group products in Motor, Home and Pet insurance when you’re named on the policy

Shopping

Discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of other well-known brands

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Flexibility

Flexible benefits scheme

Adjust your income protection, life assurance, and benefits package through our flexible benefits scheme

Salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover

Parental leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and emergency dependant leave

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Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering information on financial and mental wellbeing as well as emergency support and advice

Mental health first aid

Trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) for support whenever you need it

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunities through our partnership with Neighbourly

Donation matching

Up to £50 a month to match any contributions you make to your local community

OUR PEOPLE

What our people are saying in HR, Legal and Professional Services

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We look after a vast number of brands and products, and I really enjoy the variety of work— from different stakeholders to the different brands and products.

Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. There really is no such thing as a silly question, and I’ve been able to learn a lot and take on new development opportunities.

I love how we foster the diversity of views and allow everyone to contribute to the success of the group. We are all proud of our brands, and we protect them passionately.