Assistant File Handler

Keoghs; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs, a leading law practice, is looking for an Assistant File Handler to support a team with complex injury cases. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills and ideally a legal background, offering a rewarding growth opportunity with comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 online GP service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Ideally a degree in Law or related field.
• Experience in case handling is desirable.
• Proficient with MS Office and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead File Handler in managing complex injury cases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare necessary documentation.
• Progress cases in collaboration with Lead File Handlers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Investigation techniques

Communication

Education

Degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained

Tools

Claims/Case Management system

MS Office

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Description

Supporting a Lead File Handler/Partner with a case load of Hourly rate Complex Injury Cases including NIHL, HAVS and WRULD. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case.

Department: Claims Management

Location: Bolton

Description

Supporting a Lead File Handler/Partner with a case load of Hourly rate Complex Injury Cases including NIHL, HAVS and WRULD. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case.

Key Responsibilities

• 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)
• Carry out standard procedural tasks, eg standard applications.
• 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

Activity Time Frames:

• Adaptable; follows the direction of the LFH and prioritises own activity on a daily basis.
• Scale and Scope
• Typically expect 6.8 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
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained
• Knowledge of Disease essential
• Litigation experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite to apply
• 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
• Technical knowledge and Experience to be developed
• Basic Guidelines for court/CPR incl. completion of court forms
• Client SLAs
• Building deeper experience in Disease strategic litigation
• Basic claim and file handling skills.
• Investigation techniques
• Progression to a more detailed understanding of CPR
• Financial Management/recording of fees and chargeable hours
• Through formal input build an understanding of;
• Area of law relevant to the role
• Liability
• Quantum
• Strategy and Benchmarking
• Case handling tactics
• Strategic project work
  
  
  

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Law Practice

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