Assistant File Handler

Job description

Assistant File Handler Department: Legal: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Liverpool: Description: Supporting various members of the team including File Handlers, Lead File Handlers & Partners. Role requires performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression and/or resolution of a file as a soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon both complex and high value claims, including both short tail and long tail disease claims. The Assistant File Handler will be responsible for carrying out individual fee earning tasks on cases for the wider team. Key Responsibilities: The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided. 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. - 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...