Job Description

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Description

Supporting a Lead File Handler performing delegated tasks, to pursue the progression and/or resolution of a file as a soon as practically possible. The role will involve working on complex disease matters, fast and multi-track cases.###

Key Accountabilities

To undertake initial steps on a file including sending out acknowledgements, and procedural documents such as an AOS/NOA Conducting such investigations as are appropriate and as may be delegated, this could include obtaining and reviewing military personnel and medical records, review of civilian medical records, obtaining and reviewing liability documents, drafting response to a letter of claim, locating and interviewing witnesses. Carry out standard procedural tasks such as completing DQ, costs budget questionnaires and drafting consent orders etc Progress with training to be able to complete non-standard procedural tasks, drafting non-standard court documents such as Defences and Applications and progressing to advocacy on interim hearings Instructing Counsel and experts To assist the Handler in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner To ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations Chargeable hours target per day Completes delegated tasks within the time frame set


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Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Ideally a degree in Law/LPC Graduates/ILEX trained Knowledge of Disease required Litigation experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite to apply Previous experience of handling own caseload or assisting file handlers with their caseloads. 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
Through formal input build an understanding of;Area of law relevant to the role Liability Quantum Strategy and Benchmarking Case handling tactics
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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.