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Description
Supporting a Lead File Handler/Partner with a case load of Hourly rate Complex Injury Cases including NIHL, HAVS and WRULD. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case.
Department: Claims Management
Location: Bolton
Description
Supporting a Lead File Handler/Partner with a case load of Hourly rate Complex Injury Cases including NIHL, HAVS and WRULD. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake initial steps on a file including sending out acknowledgements, and procedural documents such as AOS/Notice of Acting.
* Conduct such investigations as are appropriate and as may be delegated from time to time by the Lead File Handlers)
* Carry out standard procedural tasks, eg standard applications.
* Progress so as to be able to carry out non-standard procedural tasks, including drafting non-standard court documents, conducting advocacy at interim hearings and preparing for trial.
* Where appropriate, review medical records and take witness statements.
* To assist the Lead File Handler(s) in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner.
* Undertake Legal Research: attend client presentations; take training notes; attend court with counsel; watching brief at inquests; attend conferences; undertake supervised negotiation
Activity Time Frames:
* Adaptable; follows the direction of the LFH and prioritises own activity on a daily basis.
* Scale and Scope
* Typically expect 6.8 chargeable hours per day, to be agreed at team/local level.
* Supports one or more Lead File Handler(s)
* Works on the case load of the Lead File Handler
* Complete delegated tasks within time frame agreed with Lead File Handler
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained
* Knowledge of Disease essential
* Litigation experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite to apply
* Previous experience of handling own caseload or assisting “lead File Handlers” with their case-loads.
* Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.
* IT Literate;
* Proficient in MS Office
* Experienced in using a Claims/Case Management system
* Technical knowledge and Experience to be developed
* Basic Guidelines for court/CPR incl. completion of court forms
* Client SLAs
* Building deeper experience in Disease strategic litigation
* Basic claim and file handling skills.
* Investigation techniques
* Progression to a more detailed understanding of CPR
* Financial Management/recording of fees and chargeable hours
* Through formal input build an understanding of;
* Area of law relevant to the role
* Liability
* Quantum
* Strategy and Benchmarking
* Case handling tactics
* Strategic project work
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 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
* 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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries
Law Practice
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