NHIL - File Handler

To handle own caseload of predominately litigated NIHL claims, in a supported team environment. To manage and progress claims in
accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability. The File Handler is required to have experience of NIHL claims and to demonstrate an ability to deal with a caseload of litigated claims.

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports.
• Dealing with disclosure.
• Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records).
• Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements.
• Instructing Counsel / Experts.
• Research.
• Drafting generally.
• Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel.
• Dealing with routine correspondence.
• Court appointments.
• Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds.
• Ensure adherence to Court timetables.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values.

• Technically proficient in dealing with disease cases, NIHL as a minimum.
• Effective negotiatior.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken.
• Good listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure and to target.
• An enthusiastic and hardworking individual.
• Good level of IT skills

• 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