Keoghs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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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.
Department: Legal
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
Carrying out tasks set by the Partner 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, 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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Law Practice
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