Assistant File Handler to a Partner

Supporting a Partner within a Disease team in Bolton.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  35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm inclusive of 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Primary location is our Parklands Office, Bolton.

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• Through formal input build an understanding of;o Area of law relevant to the roleo Liabilityo Quantum• Strategy and Benchmarking• Case handling tacticsValues 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 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