Lead File Handler
9 days ago
Liverpool
Department: Legal Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Liverpool • As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a Lead File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team in Liverpool to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across Industrial Disease., • Take ownership of your own caseload, including NIHL and other disease claims, while making a real impact on clients’ outcomes., • Play a key role in shaping team strategy, mentoring junior colleagues, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth., • Join a dynamic, supportive, and sociable team with excellent career development opportunities., • Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims., • Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts., • Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met., • Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication., • Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values., • Demonstrates strong technical proficiency in handling NIHL disease claims as a Strong technical proficiency in NIHL claims; experience in other disease matters is a plus., • Effective negotiator with excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills., • Highly self-motivated, able to prioritise, organise, and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail., • Proactive contributor to team growth, sharing knowledge, supporting training, and improving processes., • Be part of a fast-growing, respected team where your work makes a difference., • Access career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities., • Work in a friendly, professional environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results., • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • 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 – after 1 years’ service, • 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr