Assistant File Handler (to a Partner)

Role requires performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression and/or resolution of a file as a soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon both complex and high value claims, including both short tail and long tail disease claims.,

• To assist in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner
• Compliance with client SLAs
• Compliance with court directions and timetables
• Drafting Court Documents
• Negotiation
• Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
• Analysis of evidence
• Client Reporting
• Reviewing records & documentation
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts
• Preparation of bundles
• Completing and updating MI
• Achieve a chargeable target
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided Working Hours This role is part time 21 hours a week. Primary location is our Parklands Office, Bolton .,
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• Strategy and Benchmarking
• Case handling tactics
Values Our culture is focused on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected We are dynamic We are innovative We succeed together

Recruitment Criteria:
• Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/CILEX trained
• Knowledge of Disease desirable but not essential
• Litigation experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite to apply
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.
• IT Literate
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experienced in using a Claims/Case Management system
• Capabilities needed to succeed and excel in the role
• Technical knowledge and Experience to be developed
• Basic Guidelines for court/CPR inc completion of court forms
• Client SLAs
• Building deeper experience in Disease strategic litigation
• Basic claim and file handling skills.
• Investigation techniques
• Progression to a more detailed understanding of CPR
• Financial Management/recording of fees and chargeable hours
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