Job Description

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