Assistant File Handler

7 days ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 Department: Legal Location: BoltonDescriptionTo assist Lead File Handler in handling Asbestos claims.To manage and progress claims for the Lead File Handler in accordance with the strategies and action plan as determined by the Lead File Handler.Key ResponsibilitiesReviewing documents and preparing reports Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records/ Companies House records) Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements Instructing Counsel / Experts Research Drafting generally Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Court appointments including own advocacy Providing initial reports and further reports / advice to clients, when requested Liaising directly with the Claims Handlers and Manager Complying with Clients instructions Willing to engage in Client development when required Assisting team in achieving goals and objectives Meeting agreed targets To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Adhere to the Keoghs Values Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseExperience in handling and/or assisting on Asbestos disease cases Effective negotiator Ability to use own initiative Flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken Good listening and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise Ability to work under pressure and to target An enthusiastic and hardworking individual Good level of IT skills Ability to work within the Keoghs shared behaviour framework Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;We are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed togetherBenefitsDavies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets * after successfully completing probation

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