Assistant File Handler

4 days ago

Horwich, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

**Assistant **File Handler** - Casualty - Bolton**

Keoghs are seeking two File Handler Assistants to undertake a variety of mainly file handling tasks to support the team and main File Handlers. The role is hybrid based in Bolton.

**Key Accountabilities**

Administration
- Dealing with general or straightforward queries
- Telephone chasing activities
- Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summons
- Arranging telephone conference and client meetings
- Dealing with disclosure.
- Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records).
- Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements.
- Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses
- Instructing Counsel / Experts. - Research using legal software and practitioners texts
- Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking.
- Court appointments.
- Reviewing quantum

**Essential Skills & Attributes**
- Education standard of LPC or ILEX or equivalent work experience.
- Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
- Good Literacy and IT skills
- Attention to Detail

What you can expect from us:

- A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway
- Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard
- Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week
- Health Cash Plan
- Death In Service - after 1 year
- Pension Contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Tech Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Car Parking Scheme*
- Gym Flex*
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets
- Flexible Working
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Keoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. Thisenables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
- We listen, are down to earth and supportive
- We work together towards a common goal
- We’re friendly with a can do attitude
- We care about our clients
- We evolve

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation

Strictly no agencies please

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