Lead File Handler

Davies; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Health Care Cash Plan

PHI / Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5%/3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts on Online Sites

Merlin Attractions discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Davies in Liverpool is seeking a Lead File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team. You will own your caseload, manage NIHL and disease claims, and contribute to client outcomes with a proactive, professional approach.

You will shape team strategy, mentor assistants, and collaborate with insurers, solicitors, and clients. The role offers a supportive environment with clear career progression within a busy, respected firm.

Qualifications

• Own and manage a caseload of NIHL and other disease claims.
• Review documents, evidence and progress claims in a timely manner.
• Instruct and liaise with experts, insurers and insureds as part of investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
• Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
• Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
• Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.

Skills

Caseload management

Evidence review

Disclosures handling

Court attendance

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Lead File Handler

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

Description

• As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a Lead File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team in Liverpool to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across Industrial Disease.
• Take ownership of your own caseload, including NIHL and other disease claims, while making a real impact on clients’ outcomes.
• Play a key role in shaping team strategy, mentoring junior colleagues, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth
• Join a dynamic, supportive, and sociable team with excellent career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
• Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
• Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
• Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
• Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
• Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
• Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.

Why Apply

• Be part of a fast-growing, respected team where your work makes a difference.
• Access career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
• Work in a friendly, professional environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• 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
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• 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