Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL

Davies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant to Partner specializing in Industrial Disease claims. This role involves managing a caseload of complex claims, ensuring compliance with client SLAs and court directions. The ideal candidate will have experience in claims handling and a good understanding of the litigation process. Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet targets are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Mental health support

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Experience of claims handling (either pre litigation or litigated).
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines.
• An understanding of client needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with client SLAs and court directions.
• Drafting Court Documents and Client Reporting.
• Analysis of evidence and completing MI updates.

Skills

Claims handling

Understanding of the litigation process

Ability to work under supervision

Attention to detail

Motivation for new challenges

Job description

Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description

The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work under a Partner within the Disease department with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss), HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) and potentially other disease cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon complex and high-value claims in a fast-paced environment, allowing for the development of disease cases.

Key Accountabilities

• Compliance with client SLAs
• Compliance with court directions and timetables
• Drafting Court Documents
• Negotiation
• Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
• Analysis of evidence
• Client Reporting
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts
• Preparation of bundles
• Completing and updating MI
• Achieve a chargeable target
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of claims handling (either pre litigation or litigated)
• Understanding of the litigation process
• Ability to work with and take instruction from a Partner
• Motivated to attempt new challenges and develop into a File Handler
• Awareness of the disease market and legal developments
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Attention to detail
• An understanding of client needs/requirements
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• 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 – after 1 years’ service
• 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