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Assistant File Handler

4 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

Assistant File Handler
Supporting a Lead File Handler with a case load of disease files. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case.

**Key Accountabilities**
- To undertake initial steps on a file including sending out acknowledgements, and procedural documents such as AOS/Notice of Acting.
- Conduct such investigations as are appropriate and as may be delegated from time to time by the Lead File Handlers)
- Progress so as to be able to carry out non-standard procedural tasks, including drafting non-standard court documents, conducting advocacy at interim hearings and preparing for trial.
- Where appropriate, review medical records and take witness statements.
- To assist the Lead File Handler(s) in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner.
- Undertake Legal Research: attend client presentations; take training notes; attend court with counsel; watching brief at inquests; attend conferences; undertake supervised negotiation
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- Adhere to Keoghs Values

Activity Time Frames:

- Adaptable; follows the direction of the LFH and prioritises own activity on a daily basis.
- Scale and Scope
- Typically expect 6.6 chargeable hours per day, to be agreed at team/local level.
- Supports one or more Lead File Handler(s)
- Works on the case load of the Lead File Handler
- Complete delegated tasks within time frame agreed with Lead File Handler

Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained
- Knowledge of Disease essential
- Litigation experience is essential
- Previous experience of handling own caseload or assisting “lead File Handlers” with their case-loads.
- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.
- IT Literate;
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experienced in using a Claims/Case Management system

**Contract Type**
- Permanent

**Area**
- Complex Injury 3

**Sub Area**
- Legacy

**Office**
- Coventry - Compton Court

**Closing Date**
- 01 Sep 2023