Assistant File Handler

2 months ago


Coventry UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

To assist the Partner/Lead in handling a caseload of mixed disease claims to include Mesothelioma, Asbestos, Stress. To manage and progress claims for the Partner in accordance with the strategies and action plan as determined by the Partner.


Key Accountabilities


Reviewing documents and preparing reports

Considering the strategy of the case with a view to progressing


Dealing with disclosure

Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records/ Companies House)

Conducting investigations with MOD / obtaining witness statements

Instructing Counsel / Experts

Research

Drafting generally

Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel

Dealing with routine correspondence

Court appointments including own advocacy

Providing initial reports and further reports / advice to clients, when requested

Liaising directly with the Claims Handlers and Managers

Complying with Clients instructions

Willing to engage in Client development when required

Assisting team in achieving goals and objectives

Meeting agreed targets

To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Adhere to the Keoghs Values


Working Hours

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Office location for this role is our Coventry Office


Skills and Experience


Technically proficient in handling and/or assisting on disease litigated cases

At least 5 years PQE or equivalent experience

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

Ability to work within the Keoghs shared behavior framework

Values

Our culture is focused on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;


We are connected

We are dynamic

We are innovative

We succeed together



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