Pre Litigation File Handler

The Pre-Litigated File Handler will run and maintain their own caseload of up to 250 pre-litigated files to conclusion or the point of litigation. These will consist of a mixed caseload between NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss) claims as well as HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) claims.

The successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks on pre-litigated files to ensure all Client KPI’s and SLA’s are met. This role would be ideal for a candidate who is looking for experience running their own caseload. 


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a caseload of approximately 250 files
  • Completion of Tracker Strategy document
  • Sending out Initial Letters and completing initial file opening procedures upon receipt of new files.
  • Companies Searches and ELTO Searchs
  • Director searches and letters
  • Instructions to investigators
  • Telephone/email chasers to claimant solicitors, insurance companies and brokers for HMRC Schedule, medical evidence, mandates and updates.
  • General admin including diarising dates for Protocol expiry
  • Escalation of files to Team Leader for review when key milestones triggered
  • Updating database on Tracker
  • Policy queries to client for insured
  • Requesting documents from Insurer
  • Request and review OH & Personnel records from insured
  • Review medical, engineering evidence and witness evidence.
  • File Closure.
  • Notifying brokers and co-defendants of closure
  • General admin - diary dates
  • Undertake ad hoc duties to support the team as required
  • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
  • Adhere to the Keoghs Value 






Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The successful applicant should have the following skills:

Desirable:

  • Awareness and understanding of file handing processes for disease claims.
  • Technical knowledge of NIHL &/or HAVS claims.
  • Basic understanding of all stages of the pre litigation process for disease claims

Essential:

  • Proficient in MS Office (word and excel in particular) and experience of using a Case/Claims Management system.
  • Ability to use own initiative, self-organise and self-prioritise
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise
  • Ability to work under pressure and to target
  • GCSE grade A-C in English and Math 

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
  • 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


Keoghs LLP Bolton