NIHL File Handler




Department: Legal




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Bolton




Description

• Reviewing documentation, evidence, medical records and personnel records, and preparing detailed reports.


• Handling all aspects of disclosure and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.


• Conducting investigations, liaising with Insureds, and obtaining witness statements.


• Instructing and liaising with Counsel and expert witnesses.


• Undertaking legal and technical research to support case strategy and claim progression.


• Drafting a range of legal documents, correspondence, pleadings and reports.


• Attending conferences, court hearings and trials with Counsel where required.


• Managing routine correspondence and maintaining effective communication with all parties.


• Attending court appointments and ensuring adherence to court directions and timetables.


• Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds, providing clear and timely updates.


• Progressing claims in line with agreed litigation strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.


• Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring work is conducted efficiently and profitably.


• Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations at all times.


• Demonstrating and promoting the Keoghs Values in all aspects of work and client service.

Applicants should have previous experience handling NIHL claims and be confident managing a litigated caseload within a supportive team environment.



Working Hours

35 hours per week

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is

Birmingham Office Or Bolton Office




Key Responsibilities

• Experience handling litigated NIHL claims and managing a caseload independently.


• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures and disclosure requirements.


• Ability to review evidence,medical records and witness statements, and prepare clear reports.


• Experience instructing Counsel and Experts and attending hearings, conferences and trials.


• Strong drafting, research and communication skills.


• Ability to build effective relationships with Insurers, Insureds and other stakeholders.


• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a focus on meeting court deadlines.


• Knowledge of the SRA Standards & Regulations and commitment to the Keoghs Values.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience handling litigated NIHL claims and managing a caseload independently.


• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures and disclosure requirements.


• Ability to review evidence,medical records and witness statements, and prepare clear reports.


• Experience instructing Counsel and Experts and attending hearings, conferences and trials.


• Strong drafting, research and communication skills.


• Ability to build effective relationships with Insurers, Insureds and other stakeholders.


• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a focus on meeting court deadlines.


• Knowledge of the SRA Standards & Regulations and commitment to the Keoghs Values.

Job Benefits

• 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