Litigated File Handler - Military Disease

Litigated File Handler – Military Disease

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Primary Responsibility: Manage a caseload of predominantly litigated NIHL claims within a supportive team environment.

Objective: Progress claims using effective strategies to achieve desired client outcomes and maintain profitability.

Requirements: Prior experience handling NIHL claims and the ability to manage a litigated caseload.

Key Accountabilities

• Document Review and Report Preparation: Ensure accuracy and completeness in all document reviews and reports.
• Disclosure Management: Handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Evidence Review: Analyze medical and personnel records thoroughly.
• Conducting Investigations: Obtain comprehensive witness statements and interact with Insured individuals.
• Instructing Counsel and Experts: Provide detailed instructions to legal and expert personnel.
• Research and General Drafting: Conduct thorough research and produce high-quality draft documents.
• Attending Conferences and Trials: Be present and contribute effectively during conferences and trials.
• Routine Correspondence: Manage and respond to everyday communications promptly.
• Court Appointments: Attend and represent at court appointments as required.
• Liaising with Insurers and Insureds: Maintain clear and consistent communication with insurers and insured individuals.
• Adherence to Court Timetables: Ensure all deadlines and schedules are met.
• Compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations: Uphold professional standards and regulatory compliance.
• Upholding Keoghs Values: Embody the core values and principles of Keoghs in all tasks.
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, 1 hour unpaid for lunch; Flexible office location: Between Bolton & Coventry

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Expert in handling disease cases, with a focus on NIHL.
• Effective Negotiation: Strong negotiator, adept at reaching favorable outcomes
• Initiative: Ability to use own initiative to solve problems and make decisions.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to various tasks and situations
• Communication Skills: Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain concentration and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-Organization: Capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks independently.
• Work Under Pressure: Thrive in high-pressure environments and meet targets.
• Enthusiasm and Hard Work: Demonstrates enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
• IT Skills: Proficient in using IT tools and technologies.
• We are Connected: Foster strong relationships and collaboration.
• We are Dynamic: Embrace change and drive innovation.
• We are Innovative: Continuously seek creative solutions.
• We Succeed Together: Celebrate collective achievements and teamwork.

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
• 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