Assistant File Handler
4 weeks ago
Assistant File Handler - Legacy - Disease
The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work with a Lead File Handler with a caseload of Hourly Rate NIHL, HAVS and Complex Injury cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case for the Complex Disease Litigation Department on fast and multi-track matter cases.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Carrying out tasks set by the File Handler to include:
- Compliance with client SLAs
- Compliance with court directions and timetables
- Drafting Court Documents
- Negotiation
- Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
- Analysis of evidence
- Client Reporting
- Instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts
- Preparation of bundles
- Completing and updating MI
- Achieve a chargeable target
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided.
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.
**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills:
- Experience of claims handling (either pre litigation or litigated)
- Understanding of the litigation process
- Ability to work with and take instruction from a lead file handler
- Motivated to attempt new challenges and develop as a file handler
- Awareness of the disease market and legal developments
- Ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Attention to detail
- An understanding of client needs/requirements
Values
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;
Our Values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
**Contract Type**
- Permanent
**Area**
- Complex Injury 3
**Sub Area**
- Legacy
**Office**
- Bolton - Parklands
**Closing Date**
- 31 Aug 2023
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