Lead File Handler

Davies Liverpool, United Kingdom

Posted 2 days ago Permanent Competitive

Lead File Handler

Lead File Handler

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

Description

As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a Lead File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team in Liverpool to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across Industrial Disease.
Take ownership of your own caseload, including NIHL and other disease claims, while making a real impact on clients' outcomes.
Play a key role in shaping team strategy, mentoring junior colleagues, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth
Join a dynamic, supportive, and sociable team with excellent career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts.
Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication.
Mentor and develop Assistant File Handlers, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and Keoghs Values.

WHY APPLY:

Be part of a fast-growing, respected team where your work makes a difference.
Access career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Work in a friendly, professional environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
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
Critical Illness Cover
PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
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

Job ID c8c866e4-2142-454c-b6ae-a4fb69266b29

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