Assistant File Handler to Partner

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant File Handler to Partner in Bolton. This role involves managing a mixed caseload, ensuring compliance with client SLAs, and assisting in the litigation process. The ideal candidate will have experience in claims handling and a solid understanding of the litigation process. The position offers various benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Family Private Medical Insurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Death in Service

Pension contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in claims handling (pre-litigation or litigated).
• Ability to work under instruction from a Lead File Handler.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with client SLAs and adherence to court directions.
• Drafting court documents and client reporting.
• Instructing and liaising with counsel and experts.

Skills

Claims Handling

Litigation Process

Client Needs Understanding

Negotiation

Evidence Analysis

Job description

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Job Title

Assistant File Handler to Partner, Bolton

Client

Davies

Location

Bolton

Job Category

Other

EU work permit required

Yes

Job Reference

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Job Views

3

Posted

17.05.2025

Expiry Date

01.07.2025

Job Description

The Assistant File Handler to a Partner (AFH) will work with a Partner handling a mixed caseload including Equality Act, Clinical Negligence, Occupational Stress, and short-tail disease claims. Responsibilities include executing delegated tasks to progress or resolve cases within the Complex Disease Litigation Department, focusing on fast and multi-track cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance with client SLAs
• Adherence to court directions and timetables
• Drafting court documents
• Negotiation and advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
• Evidence analysis
• Client reporting
• Instructing and liaising with counsel and experts
• Preparation of bundles
• Updating management information (MI)

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in claims handling (pre-litigation or litigated)
• Understanding of the litigation process
• Ability to work under instruction from a Lead File Handler
• Motivation to develop as a File Handler
• Awareness of the disease market and legal developments
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Understanding client needs and requirements
• Alignment with Keoghs Values

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service level (option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Family Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including online GP, mental health support
• Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection
• Pension contributions (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Employee Resource Groups & Volunteering
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts at various outlets and attractions

We are a specialist professional services and technology firm partnering with leading insurance and highly regulated global businesses. We help clients manage risk, operate core processes, and transform their business through innovative solutions across the insurance value chain.