Job Description

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Description

The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work under a Partner within the Disease department with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss), HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) and potentially other disease cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon complex and high-value claims in a fast-paced environment, allowing for the development of disease cases.###

Key Accountabilities

Carrying out tasks set by the Partner to include: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 To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations



The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided.

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Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Experience of claims handling (either pre litigation or litigated) Understanding of the litigation process Ability to work with and take instruction from a Partner Motivated to attempt new challenges and develop into a File Handler Awareness of the disease market and legal developments Ability to work to targets and deadlines Attention to detail An understanding of client needs/requirements Adhere to the Keoghs Values
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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 Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme 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
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About Keoghs

We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.



We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.



Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.