Assistant File Handler
7 days ago
Liverpool
WHY APPLY: • Join a dynamic, expanding team where your contributions have a real impact on clients and outcomes., • Benefit from structured career development, mentoring, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles., • Work in a supportive and professional environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and achieving results., • A nationwide team of 130 specialist professionals, operating across the UK and acting on behalf of all four major legacy insurers, as well as corporate and public sector clients., • The team provide an end-to-end disease service, blending strategic advisory expertise with a proven, scalable volume capability across both long- and short-tail disease claims., • The team are experts in delivering valuable market insight and trend analysis to help clients strengthen their approach, improve outcomes, and control overall claim spend., • Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an Assistant File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team in Liverpool, supporting a growing and diverse client base., • Assist with managing a varied caseload of Industrial Disease matters, including NIHL and other disease claims, contributing to positive client outcomes., • Work closely with senior team members to progress claims efficiently while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience., • Become part of an energetic, collaborative, and friendly team with strong opportunities for career growth and development.Key Responsibilities, • Assist in progressing files effectively and appropriately, ensuring compliance with client SLAs, court directions, timetables, and SRA Standards & Regulations., • Draft court documents, prepare bundles, review records and documentation, and analyse evidence to support the effective management of claims., • Support dispute resolution activities, including negotiation, advocacy tasks, and attendance at telephone hearings where required., • Liaise with clients, Counsel, and experts, providing accurate client reporting and managing instructions as part of the wider case strategy., • Maintain accurate MI, update systems regularly, complete fee-earning tasks efficiently, and work towards achieving agreed chargeable targets.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise, • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads effectively, and maintain accurate and well-ordered case files., • A motivated and proactive approach to work, demonstrating commitment to meeting deadlines, contributing to team objectives, and delivering a high standard of support., • A genuine willingness to learn and develop, with an openness to building technical knowledge and practical experience within a specialist legal environment., • Ability to take direction and guidance from senior colleagues, applying feedback constructively while progressively developing technical knowledge and experience., • Previous litigation experience is advantageous but not essential., • Ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills., • Develop a solid understanding of key legal concepts through structured guidance, including the relevant area of law, liability, and quantum., • Gain deeper knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and how they apply in practice., • Build experience in financial management, including tracking fees and recording chargeable hours.Job Benefits, • Davies Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining., • 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, • Critical Illness Cover, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance), • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer, • 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