Assistant File Handler - Litigated Asbestos

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for an Assistant File Handler in Bolton to support the management of litigated asbestos claims. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a background in asbestos case handling. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks, including document review and court attendance, while adhering to SRA standards.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with Asbestos disease cases is crucial.
• Good listening and communication skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead File Handler in managing asbestos claims.
• Review documents and prepare reports.
• Conduct investigations and attend court appointments.

Skills

Experience with Asbestos disease cases

Initiative

Good listening skills

Attention to detail

Self-organization

Ability to work under pressure

Good IT skills

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Assistant File Handler - Litigated Asbestos, Bolton

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Job Reference: 6d11f4f0ad7d

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

To assist Lead File Handler in handling Asbestos claims. To manage and progress claims for the Lead File Handler in accordance with strategies and action plan as determined by the Lead File Handler.

Key Responsibilities

• Review documents and prepare reports
• Deal with disclosure
• Review evidence (including medical / personnel records / Companies House records)
• Conduct investigations with Insured / obtain witness statements
• Instruct Counsel / Experts
• Research
• Attend conferences and Trials with Counsel
• Handle routine correspondence
• Attend court appointments including own advocacy
• Provide initial and further reports / advice to clients when requested
• Liaise directly with Claims Handlers and Manager
• Follow Clients instructions
• Engage in Client development when required
• Assist team in achieving goals and objectives
• Meet targets
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations
• Adhere to Keoghs Values

Working Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Location: Bolton, Parklands Office.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience with Asbestos disease cases
• Initiative and flexibility
• Good listening and communication skills
• Attention to detail and concentration
• Self-organization and prioritization
• Ability to work under pressure and targets
• Enthusiastic and hardworking
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work within Keoghs shared behaviour framework

Our culture emphasizes sustainability and success for our people and clients, with our four core values: connected, dynamic, innovative, and success together.

Benefits include Davies Incentive Plan, holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing support, death in service, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, discounts, and more.

We are a professional services and technology firm partnering with insurance and regulated businesses, helping manage risk, transform, and grow. With over 8,000 professionals across ten countries, Davies has grown significantly, serving over 1,500 clients in insurance, finance, and public sectors.