Assistant File Handler to Partner

Supporting a Lead File Handler with a mixed case load of disease files. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case.

• To undertake initial steps on a file including sending out acknowledgements, and procedural documents such as AOS/Notice of Acting.
• Conduct such investigations as are appropriate and as may be delegated from time to time by the Lead File Handlers)
• Carry out standard procedural tasks, eg standard applications.
• Progress so as to be able to carry out non-standard procedural tasks, including drafting non-standard court documents, conducting advocacy at interim hearings and preparing for trial.
• Where appropriate, review medical records and take witness statements
• To assist the Lead File Handler(s) in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner.
• Undertake Legal Research: attend client presentations; take training notes; attend court with counsel; watching brief at inquests; attend conferences; undertake supervised negotiation
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
• Adhere to Keoghs Values

Activity Time Frames

• Adaptable; follows the direction of the LFH and prioritises own activity on a daily basis.
• Scale and Scope
• Typically expect 6.6 chargeable hours per day, to be agreed at team/local level.
• Supports one or more Lead File Handler(s)
• Works on the case load of the Lead File Handler
• Complete delegated tasks within time frame agreed with Lead File Handler

Working Hours  35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Office location for this role can be flexible between Liverpool & Bolton

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained 
• Knowledge of Disease essential
• Litigation experience is essential
• Previous experience of handling own caseload or assisting “lead File Handlers” with their case-loads.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.
• IT Literate; 
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experienced in using a Claims/Case Management system

Technical knowledge and Experience to be developed

• Basic Guidelines for court/CPR incl. 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

Through formal input build an understanding of

• Area of law relevant to the role
• Liability
• Quantum
• Strategy and Benchmarking
• Case handling tactics
• Strategic project work

Values Our culture is focussed 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 connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed together

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service  (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• 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
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• 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