Full job descriptionTo handle own caseload of predominately litigated NIHL claims, in a supported team environment. To manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability. The File Handler is required to have experience of NIHL claims and to demonstrate an ability to deal with a caseload of litigated claims.

Key Responsibilities
*Reviewing documents and preparing reports
*Dealing with disclosure
*Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)
*Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements
*Instructing Counsel / Experts
*Research
*Drafting generally
*Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
*Dealing with routine correspondence
*Court appointments.
*Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds
*Ensure adherence to Court timetables
*To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
*Adhere to the Keoghs Values
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is
Birmingham Office Or Bolton Office



Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
*Reviewing documents and preparing reports
*Dealing with disclosure
*Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)
*Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements
*Instructing Counsel / Experts
*Research
*Drafting generally
*Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
*Dealing with routine correspondence
*Court appointments.
*Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds
*Ensure adherence to Court timetables
*To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
*Adhere to the Keoghs Values



Job Benefits
*Davies Incentive Plan
*25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
*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 – after 1 years’ service
*Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
*Employee Resource Groups
*Employee Volunteering Programme
*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.