JOIN OUR DYNAMIC LEGAL TEAM AS AN ASSISTANT FILE HANDLER!

Are you ready to make an impact in the legal world? We’re looking for an Assistant File Handler to join our dedicated team and manage a diverse caseload of EL/PL fixed fee cases for top-tier insurance clients.

YOUR ROLE:

Expert Case Management: Take the reins and oversee a variety of cases, including Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings, and MOJ Stage 3 files, all handled under Delegated Authority.
Analytical Excellence: Employ your forensic skills to meticulously analyze and resolve issues within each case.
Document Mastery: Navigate and appreciate the intricate documents and evidence essential to these cases.
Team Collaboration: Support our experienced File Handlers, contributing to the success of their caseloads with your keen eye for detail.
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth: Enhance your legal expertise and broaden your knowledge base with our continuous learning opportunities.
Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a supportive team atmosphere where your contributions truly matter.
Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in delivering justice and fairness in the insurance industry.

OWN CASELOAD DUTIES:

• Pre-Action Disclosure Mastery: Consider and respond to Applications for Pre-action disclosure.
• Client Excellence: Handle matters in strict accordance with client SLA’s.
• Professional Guidance: Instruct Counsel/Advocate with precision.
• Critical Review: Dive deep into evidence and legal research.
• Strategic Negotiations: Conduct negotiations and draft payments into court
• Correspondence Expertise: Manage routine correspondence efficiently.
• Claim Strategy: Perform initial reviews and set management strategies for claims.
• Ongoing Review: Continuously review matters to ensure effective resolution.
• Compliance Responsibility: Ensure adherence to CRU and SRA Standards & Regulations.

ASSISTANT DUTIES TO FILE HANDLERS:

• Disclosure Management: Handle disclosure effectively.
• Evidence Review: Scrutinize medical and personnel records.
• Thorough Investigations: Conduct investigations, obtaining witness statements from Insured’s.
• Collaborative Liaison: Liaise with all parties involved in claims, including the insured, Claimant Solicitors, and witnesses.
• Expert Coordination: Instruct Counsel/Experts with thoroughness.
• Active Participation: Attend conferences and Trials with Counsel, taking detailed notes.
• Quantum Review: Assess quantum with accuracy.
• Order Drafting: Draft Tomlin Orders, Consent Orders, and Cost schedules.
• Query Resolution: Address general and straightforward queries promptly.
• Proactive Chasing: Handle telephone chasing activities.
• Documentation: Fill out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summons.