Assistant File Handler - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Keoghs

Keoghs

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Assistant File Handler will manage a reduced caseload of EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of corporate clients.

The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases.

The work types likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings, MOJ Stage 3 files and some low value Fast Track Litigated claims.

In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads.
This is a full time role working 35 hours per week Mon-Fri. Our hybrid working policy applies, 1 day in the Liverpool office per week, the remainder working remote

Key Accountabilities

Duties on the Assistant File Handler's own caseload:
Day to day handling of EL/PL cases
Considering and responding to Applications for Preaction disclosure
Handling matters in accordance with client SLA's
Instructing Counsel/advocate
Reviewing evidence
Legal Research
Negotiation
Dealing with routine correspondence
Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim
Reviewing matters throughout
CRU

Duties as an Assistant to File Handlers in the team

Dealing with disclosure
Reviewing evidence

(including medical / personnel records)

Conducting investigations with Insured's / obtaining witness statements
Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses
Instructing Counsel / Experts
Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking
Dealing with routine correspondence
Reviewing quantum
Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders
Drafting Cost schedules
Dealing with general or straightforward queries
Telephone chasing activities
Drafting Direction Questionnaires and witness summonses

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential:
Prior legal work experience maybe in a Paralegal / Legal Assistant capacity
Confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative
Calm under pressure with the ability to reprioritise and delegate effectively when required
An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks
Good Literacy and IT skills
Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework
Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.
Ability to meet performance targets
Positive, confident and enthusiastic
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Good client care skills and ability to work to client guidelines
Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
High level of analytical skills