WHY APPLY:
*Join a dynamic, expanding team where your contributions have a real impact on clients and outcomes.
*Benefit from structured career development, mentoring, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.
*Work in a supportive and professional environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and achieving results.
*Be part of a team that values teamwork, professional growth, and making a meaningful difference every day.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
*A nationwide team of 130 specialist professionals, operating across the UK and acting on behalf of all four major legacy insurers, as well as corporate and public sector clients.
*The team provide an end-to-end disease service, blending strategic advisory expertise with a proven, scalable volume capability across both long- and short-tail disease claims.
*The team are experts in delivering valuable market insight and trend analysis to help clients strengthen their approach, improve outcomes, and control overall claim spend.
*The team handle a broad spectrum of matters, from high-volume NIHL claims to complex group litigation, using experience and innovation to minimise indemnity costs.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
*Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an Assistant File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team in Liverpool, supporting a growing and diverse client base.
*Assist with managing a varied caseload of Industrial Disease matters, including NIHL and other disease claims, contributing to positive client outcomes.
*Work closely with senior team members to progress claims efficiently while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.
*Become part of an energetic, collaborative, and friendly team with strong opportunities for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities
*Assist in progressing files effectively and appropriately, ensuring compliance with client SLAs, court directions, timetables, and SRA Standards & Regulations.
*Draft court documents, prepare bundles, review records and documentation, and analyse evidence to support the effective management of claims.
*Support dispute resolution activities, including negotiation, advocacy tasks, and attendance at telephone hearings where required.
*Liaise with clients, Counsel, and experts, providing accurate client reporting and managing instructions as part of the wider case strategy.
*Maintain accurate MI, update systems regularly, complete fee-earning tasks efficiently, and work towards achieving agreed chargeable targets.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
*Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads effectively, and maintain accurate and well-ordered case files.
*A motivated and proactive approach to work, demonstrating commitment to meeting deadlines, contributing to team objectives, and delivering a high standard of support.
*A genuine willingness to learn and develop, with an openness to building technical knowledge and practical experience within a specialist legal environment.
*Ability to take direction and guidance from senior colleagues, applying feedback constructively while progressively developing technical knowledge and experience.
*Previous litigation experience is advantageous but not essential.
*Ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
*Develop a solid understanding of key legal concepts through structured guidance, including the relevant area of law, liability, and quantum.
*Gain deeper knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and how they apply in practice.
*Build experience in financial management, including tracking fees and recording chargeable hours.

Job Benefits
*Davies Incentive Plan
*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