Full job description*As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a Lead File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team in Liverpool to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across Industrial Disease.
*Take ownership of your own caseload, including NIHL and other disease claims, while making a real impact on clients’ outcomes.
*Play a key role in shaping team strategy, mentoring junior colleagues, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth
*Join a dynamic, supportive, and sociable team with excellent career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
*Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
*Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
*Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
*Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
*Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
*Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
*Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
*Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
*Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
*Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.
WHY APPLY:
*Be part of a fast-growing, respected team where your work makes a difference.
*Access career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
*Work in a friendly, professional environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

Benefits
*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