Description
We are seeking a File Handler to manage a caseload of litigated Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims in a supported team environment. As a File Handler, you will be responsible for progressing claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at suitable levels of profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing documents and preparing reports
- Handling disclosure
- Analysing evidence, including medical and personnel records
- Conducting investigations with insured parties and obtaining witness statements
- Instructing counsel and experts
- Carrying out research
- Drafting documents
- Attending conferences and trials with counsel
- Managing routine correspondence
- Making court appointments
- Liaising with insurers and insured parties, and taking instructions from them
- Ensuring adherence to court timetables
- Complying with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- Upholding the Keoghs Values
Working Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
- Primary locations: Birmingham Office or Bolton Office
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service (opportunity to buy and sell 3 days)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing covering various health topics
- Death In Service – after 1 year's service
- Pension Contribution: 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
*Available after successfully completing probation.