Litigated Disease Lawyer

**Lawyer/ Assistant File Handler (to Lead File Handler, Meso Team) - Legacy - Bolton**

The Assistant will assist Lead File Handlers in handling mesothelioma and asbestos related claims. They will manage and progress claims for the Lead File Handler in accordance with the strategies and action plan as determined by the Lead File Handler. Therole is an agile hybrid role with 1 day per week in our newly refurbished Bolton office.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Reviewing 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
- Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
- Court appointments including own advocacy
- Providing initial reports and further reports / advice to clients, when requested
- Liaising directly with the Claims Handlers and Managers

**Essential Skills & Attributes**
- Technically proficient in handling and/or assisting on disease litigated cases
- Effective negotiator
- Good listening and verbal communication skills
- Good level of IT skills

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

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