Assistant File Handler

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner.
• Compliance with client SLAs.
• Compliance with court directions and timetables.
• Drafting Court Documents.
• Negotiation.
• Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings.
• Analysis of evidence.
• Client Reporting.
• Reviewing records & documentation.
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts.
• Preparation of bundles.
• Completing and updating MI.
• Achieve a chargeable target.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained.
• Knowledge of Disease required.
• Litigation experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite to apply.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.
• IT Literate; 
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experienced in using a Claims/Case Management system.
• Capabilities needed to succeed and excel in the role.
• Technical knowledge and Experience to be developed.
• Basic Guidelines for court/CPR inc completion of court forms.
• Client SLAs.
• Building deeper experience in Disease strategic litigation.
• Basic claim and file handling skills.
• Investigation techniques.
• Progression to a more detailed understanding of CPR.
• Financial Management/recording of fees and chargeable hours.

• Strategy and Benchmarking
• Case handling tactics

Job Benefits

• 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