Lead File Handler
7 days ago
Liverpool
\n • 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.\n, • Take ownership of your own caseload, including NIHL and other disease claims, while making a real impact on clients’ outcomes.\n, • Play a key role in shaping team strategy, mentoring junior colleagues, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.\n, • Join a dynamic, supportive, and sociable team with excellent career development opportunities.\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.\n, • Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.\n, • Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.\n, • Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.\n, • Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.\n\n Skills, Knowledge & Expertise \n\n • 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.\n, • Effective negotiator with excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.\n, • Highly self-motivated, able to prioritise, organise, and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.\n, • Proactive contributor to team growth, sharing knowledge, supporting training, and improving processes.\n\n \n WHY APPLY: \n\n • Be part of a fast-growing, respected team where your work makes a difference.\n, • Access career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.\n, • Work in a friendly, professional environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results.\n\n Job Benefits \n\n • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 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\n, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation