File Handler Assistant (Casualty)

Are you an experienced Paralegal or File Handler Assistant looking for that next step in your Legal career? If so Keoghs are recruiting for their Casualty Team. The role provides an excellent introduction to EL/ PL claims with the scope for development within the team which handles cases with a potential value of up to £100K,on both a delegated and non-delegated basis. An additional benefit of this role is that the Assistant will also gain experience of investigating suspected fraudulent claims. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employment and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. Keoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. Key Accountabilities • Interviewing Insureds and their witnesses and taking statements • Liaising with parties involved including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses • Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts • Attending conferences and trials with counsel and note taking • Reviewing evidence • Costs Schedules • Reviewing quantum • Drafting Tomlin Orders / Consent Orders • Drafting Costs Schedules • Dealing with Disclosure • Dealing with Directions Questionnaires • Negotiations & liaising with other parties involved in the claim • Dealing with routine correspondence and general/straight forward queries • Conducting investigations • To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct Experience, Skills and Qualifications • Some legal work experience • Confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business • An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required • An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks • Good Literacy and IT skills • Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met • Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework • Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other. • Ability to meet performance targets • Positive, confident and enthusiastic • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills • Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis • Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure • High level of analytical skills Desirable • Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience • Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous. • Previous litigation experience. • Good advocacy skills. What you can expect from us: · A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway · Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard · Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week Benefits Package · 25 days holiday per year (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) · Family Cover Private Medical Insurance Bupa · Health Cash Plan · Life assurance · Critical Illness Cover · PHI/Income Protection · Pension Contribution based · Cycle to Work Scheme · Tech Scheme · Season Ticket Loan · Car Parking Scheme · 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 Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do; Keoghs values • We listen, are down to earth and supportive • We work together towards a common goal • We’re friendly with a can do attitude • We care about our clients • We evolve Keoghs is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation Strictly no agencies please