Assistant File Handler to Partner

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

Job summary

A leading professional services and technology firm is seeking an Assistant File Handler to support a Partner in managing a mixed caseload of complex disease claims. The role involves critical tasks such as drafting court documents and client reporting, offering a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-litigation or litigated claims handling.
• Motivation to develop skills and take on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks under the File Handler's guidance.
• Prepare court documents and report to clients.
• Adhere to SLAs and court directions.

Skills

Claims handling

Understanding of litigation process

Ability to work under instruction

Motivation to develop

Awareness of legal developments

Client needs understanding

Job description

The Assistant File Handler to a Partner (AFH) will be assigned to 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 advance the progression and resolution of cases within the Complex Disease Litigation Department, focusing on fast and multi-track cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out tasks assigned by the File Handler, including:
• Compliance with client SLAs
• Adherence to court directions and timetables
• Drafting Court Documents
• Negotiation and advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
• Analysis of evidence
• Client reporting
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel and experts
• Preparation of bundles
• Updating and completing MI

This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

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

Benefits include 25 days holiday (increasing with service), private medical insurance, health plans, wellbeing support, pension contributions, employee resource groups, volunteering programs, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and various discounts.

We are a professional services and technology firm partnering with leading insurance and regulated businesses. We help clients manage risk, operate core processes, and innovate across the insurance value chain. Our global team of over 8,000 professionals operates across ten countries, serving more than 1,500 clients.