Description
We are seeking an Assistant File Handler to support our legal team in handling complex and high-value Industrial Disease claims. As an Assistant File Handler, you will perform delegated tasks to progress and resolve files as soon as practically possible.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Undertaking initial steps on a file, including sending out acknowledgements and procedural documents
- Conducting investigations as delegated by File Handlers, such as obtaining and reviewing military personnel and medical records/medical evidence
- Carrying out standard procedural tasks
- Progressing with training to allow development within the role and completion of more complex tasks
- Instructing experts where necessary
- Assisting File Handlers in progressing files in the most appropriate manner
- Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulation
Activity Time Frames
- Adaptable and able to follow direction from File Handlers
- Prioritising own activity on a daily basis
- Supporting File Handlers and working on their case load
- Completing delegated tasks within set time frames
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
This is a junior entry-level role that will support individuals in the early stages of their legal career. The role will initially involve repetitive tasks, but opportunities for development will be supported based on individual performance and desire to progress.
Capabilities needed to succeed and excel in the role include:
- Organisation
- Motivation
- A willingness to learn
- Ability to take direction from senior individuals
- Technical knowledge and experience to be developed
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (opportunity to buy and sell 3 days)
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing covering various health topics
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection
- Pension Contribution based on 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