Assistant File Handler to Partner

Keoghs; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice in Bolton seeks an Assistant File Handler to Partner. The role involves managing a mixed caseload of claims, drafting court documents, and engaging in negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience in claims handling and an understanding of litigation processes. The position offers a supportive environment for professional development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Health and wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drafting court documents and engaging in negotiations.
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel and experts.
• Achieving chargeable targets.

Skills

Claims handling

Litigation processes

Attention to detail

Client needs understanding

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Description

The Assistant File Handler to a Partner (AFH) will work with a Partner handling a mixed caseload of Equality Act, Clinical Negligence, Occupational Stress, and short-tail disease claims. The role involves performing delegated tasks to facilitate case progression and resolution within the Complex Disease Litigation Department, focusing on fast and multi-track cases.

Department:

Claims Management

Location:

Bolton

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out tasks assigned by the File Handler, including compliance with client SLAs and court directions
• Drafting court documents and engaging in negotiations
• Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
• Analyzing evidence and reporting to clients
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel and experts
• Preparing bundles and maintaining MI
• Achieving chargeable targets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Experience in claims handling (pre-litigation or litigated)
• Understanding of litigation processes
• Ability to work under instruction from a Lead File Handler
• Motivation to develop as a File Handler
• Awareness of disease market and legal developments
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Attention to detail and understanding of client needs

Benefits:

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy or sell days
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with family options
• Health and wellbeing support, death in service, critical illness cover, and income protection
• Pension scheme with contributions
• Employee resource groups, volunteering, cycle to work, tech schemes, and discounts

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Other, Information Technology, Management
• Industry: Law Practice