Litigated Nihl File Handler
2 months ago
To handle own caseload of predominately litigated NIHL claims, in a supported team environment. To manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability. The File Handler is required to have experience of NIHL claims and to demonstrate an ability to deal with a caseload of litigated claims.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Reviewing documents and preparing reports
- Dealing with disclosure
- Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel 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.
- Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds
- Ensure adherence to Court timetables
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- Adhere to the Davies Values
Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Compton Court, ,Coventry Office
**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in dealing with disease cases or handling own caseload of personal injury files
- 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
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**
- Coventry - Compton Court
**Closing Date**
- 02 Apr 2024
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