Assistant File Handler

Davies Group ,
Coventry, West Midlands
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Job Purpose: Assistant File Handler The assistant will predominantly assist the partners/lead handler dealing with motor crime and regulatory cases often from the day of the incident, investigating the incident circumstances and assisting with the case through to resolution. There may be opportunity to handle a small case load of your own depending upon experience. The team predominately deal with motor crime, health & safety, environmental and nursing/care sector cases but also undertake compliance audits. This is a technical and client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Accountabilities: • Attending meetings with insured/clients and preparing detailed attendance/conference notes • Instructing Counsel and experts • Drafting appropriate legal documentation • Carrying out investigations, collating evidence and drafting witness statements • Reviewing evidence • Attending Criminal Hearings & Inquests at the Coroners Court, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court • Presenting to insurers and lay corporate clients on matters affecting the criminal work the team undertakes • The core working hours are 9am to 5pm. The assistant fee earner will be expected to work such hours as are necessary to facilitate the clients. It is expected that if the demands of work require longer hours will be worked to achieve those expectations • To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated The individual may also be required to undertake the following: • Initial report/ review • Periodic review • Update reports • MI updating Experience, Skills and Qualifications: • Previous prosecution experience • An ability to prioritise workload • Ability to pay attention to detail • Ability to work with case management systems • The personal skills to deal with policy holders in a sensitive manner given the context within which they find themselves in • Legal qualification required i.e. Solicitor / FILEX or part way there • Adhere to the Keoghs Values Desirable: • Previous defendant insurance experience • Experience in a Crime and Regulatory role / environment What we Can Offer You • 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 Standard 35 hour week 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. 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; 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 We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation Strictly no agencies please Keoghs is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of a disability please contact or telephone 01204 672278 and ask to speak to Recruitment. Practice Area: Technical Claims Business Unit: Crime and Regulatory Office: Keoghs Coventry Compton Court

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