Assistant File Handler - Industrial Disease

Davies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant File Handler for a permanent, full-time position. This junior role involves supporting File Handlers on complex military claims, with tasks ranging from documentation to compliance. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong organizational skills, motivation, and a willingness to learn. The position offers benefits including a 25-day holiday allowance, health plans, and an incentive program.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Pension Contribution

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Junior entry-level role that supports an individual in the first steps of their legal career.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supporting File Handlers and assisting in file progression.
• Conducting investigations and obtaining key documentation.
• Completing delegated tasks within set time frames.

Skills

Organisation

Motivation

Willingness to learn

Ability to take direction

Job description

Overview

Assistant File Handler - Industrial Disease. Department: Legal. Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time. Location: Birmingham.

Supporting File Handlers; performing delegated tasks, to pursue the progression and/or resolution of a file as soon as practically possible. The role involves working on complex and high value military claims in a fast paced environment, allowing for development in NIHL cases.

Key Accountabilities

• To undertake initial steps on a file including sending out acknowledgements, and procedural documents such as registration of CRU and the obtaining of key documentation.
• Conducting such investigations as are appropriate and as may be delegated by File Handler/s, which could include obtaining and reviewing military personnel and medical records/medical evidence.
• Carry out standard procedural tasks.
• Progress with training to allow development within the role and the completion of more complex tasks.
• Instructing experts where the need arises.
• To assist the File Handlers in progressing the file in the most appropriate manner.
• To ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulation.

Activity Time Frames

• Adaptable, follows direction of the File Handler/s and prioritises own activity on a daily basis.
• Supports File Handlers.
• Works on case load of File Handlers.
• Completes delegated tasks within the time frame set.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

This role is a junior entry level role that will support an individual in the first steps of their legal career. This role will initially involve repetitive tasks; however, opportunities to develop (where desired) will be supported based on the performance of the individual and the appetite to progress in the role.

Capabilities needed to succeed and excel in the role:

• Organisation
• Motivation
• A willingness to learn
• Able to take direction from a more senior individual
• Technical knowledge and experience to be developed

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 year’s 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