Complex Disease Litigation Assistant

Keoghs; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Cycle to work

Gym flex

Season ticket loan

Discount sites

Volunteer programme

Job summary

Keoghs in Bolton is seeking an Assistant to support a Complex Disease Lawyer in progressing claims. The role involves handling a range of complex disease cases, reviewing documents, obtaining statements, instructing Counsel/Experts and liaising with insurers.

You will ensure adherence to court timetables and the SRA Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will be technically proficient, an effective negotiator, and capable of working under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience handling mixed disease cases.
• Awareness of the SRA Code of Conduct 2011.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports.
• Dealing with disclosure.
• Reviewing evidence (including medical/personnel records).
• Conducting investigations with Insured/obtaining witness statements.
• Instructing Counsel/Experts.
• Research.
• Drafting generally.
• Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel.
• Dealing with routine correspondence.
• Court appointments.
• Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds.
• Ensure adherence to Court timetables.

Skills

Complex disease cases

Negotiation

Initiative

Flexibility

Active listening

Attention to detail

Self-organisation

Work under pressure

Enthusiastic

IT skills

Job description

Keoghs in Bolton is seeking an Assistant to support a Complex Disease Lawyer in progressing claims. The role involves handling a range of complex disease cases, reviewing documents, obtaining statements, instructing Counsel/Experts and liaising with insurers.

You will ensure adherence to court timetables and the SRA Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will be technically proficient, an effective negotiator, and capable of working under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail