Assistant File Handler (to a Lead)

To assist the Partner/Lead in handling a caseload of mixed disease claims to include Mesothelioma, Asbestos, Stress. To manage and progress claims for the Partner in accordance with the strategies and action plan as determined by the Partner.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports
• Considering the strategy of the case with a view to progressing
• Dealing with disclosure
• Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records/ Companies House)
• Conducting investigations with MOD / obtaining witness statements
• Instructing Counsel / Experts
• Research
• Drafting generally
• Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Court appointments including own advocacy
• Providing initial reports and further reports / advice to clients, when requested
• Liaising directly with the Claims Handlers and Managers
• Complying with Clients instructions
• Willing to engage in Client development when required
• Assisting team in achieving goals and objectives
• Meeting agreed targets
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Working Hours35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Office location for this role is our Coventry Office

Experience, Skills and QualificationsEssential Skills and Attributes:

• Technically proficient in handling and/or assisting on disease litigated cases
• At least 5 years PQE or equivalent experience
• Effective negotiator
• Ability to use own initiative
• Flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken
• Good listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail
• Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure and to target
• An enthusiastic and hardworking individual
• Good level of IT skills
• Ability to work within the Keoghs shared behavior framework

ValuesOur 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