Assistant File Handler Mixed Disease

Description

The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work with a Lead File Handler with a caseload of Hourly Rate NIHL, HAVS and Complex Injury cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case in the Complex Disease Litigation Department on fast and multi-track matter cases.

Carrying out tasks set by the File Handler to include:

• 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 of claims handling (either pre litigation or litigated) 
• Understanding of the litigation process 
• Ability to work with and take instruction from a Lead File Handler 
• Motivated to attempt new challenges and develop as 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 

Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; 

We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together

• 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
• 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