Assistant File Handler - Industrial Disease

Job description

Assistant File Handler - Industrial Disease Application Deadline: 30 September 2026: Department: Legal: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bolton: Description: The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work with a Lead File Handler with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL, HAVS, CTS, and other WRULD’s in addition to RTA claims involving Tinnitus, Acoustic Shock, Hearing loss, BBPV, PPPD, Orthopaedic, Neurological and Psychological injuries and other CIC cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case in the Complex Disease Litigation Department on fast and multi-track matter cases. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out tasks set by the File Handler to include: The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided. - Compliance with client SLAs - Compliance with court directions and timetables - Drafting Court Documents - Negotiation - Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings - Analysis of evidence - Client Reporting - Instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts - Preparation of bundles - Completing and updating MI - Achieve a chargeable target - T...