Assistant File Handler - Coventry, United Kingdom - Keoghs

Keoghs

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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Supporting a Lead File Handler with a caseload of high value military NIHL claims and assisting on all aspects of a large Group Litigation of military NIHL cases.

Key Accountabilities

To undertake initial steps on a file including sending out acknowledgements, and procedural documents.
Conduct such investigations as are appropriate and as may be delegated from time to time by the Lead File Handler)
Carry out standard procedural tasks, e.g. Instructions to lead counsel and experts.
Progress so as to be able to carry out nonstandard procedural tasks, including drafting nonstandard court documents.
Assists in collating key data and checking accuracy of group register containing 4000 claims.

Where appropriate, review medical records and take witness statements and disclosure.

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;; attend conferences.
Assist in preparing for trial on lead cases, including collating documentation and preparing extensive trial bundles.
Manages a small caseload of high value (under supervision) military deafness claims with the objective of working towards a higher financial authority.
To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Adhere to Keoghs Values

Activity Time Frames:

Adaptable; follows the direction of the LFH and prioritises own activity on a daily basis.
Scale and Scope
Typically expect 6.6 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

Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Coventry

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained
Knowledge of Disease essential
Litigation experience is essential
Previous experience of handling own caseload or assisting "lead File Handlers" with their caseloads.
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.
IT Literate;
Proficient in MS Office
Experienced in using a Claims/Case Management system

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