Assistant File Handler - Industrial Disease

Keoghs Northern Ireland LLP; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Bolton is seeking an Assistant File Handler for their Industrial Disease team. This role involves managing a caseload of claims, working closely with a Lead File Handler. The ideal candidate will have experience in claims handling and a strong understanding of the litigation process. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and 25 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Experience of claims handling (either pre-litigation or litigated).
• Ability to work with and take instruction from a Lead File Handler.
• Awareness of the disease market and legal developments.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks to progress cases in the Complex Disease Litigation Department.
• Draft Court documents and negotiate with clients and Counsel.
• Ensure ongoing case progression in line with department standards.

Skills

Claims handling experience

Understanding of litigation process

Motivated to develop as a File Handler

Attention to detail

Ability to work to targets

Job description

Overview

Assistant File Handler - Industrial Disease role at Keoghs. The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work with a Lead File Handler with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL, HAVS, CTS, and other WRULD’s in addition to RTA claims involving Tinnitus, Acoustic Shock, Hearing loss, BBPV, PPPD, Orthopaedic, Neurological and Psychological injuries and other CIC cases.

Location: Bolton, Parklands Office. Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Application Deadline: 30 December 2025.

Responsibilities

• Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of the case in the Complex Disease Litigation Department on fast and multi-track matter cases.
• Carrying out tasks set by the File Handler to include: compliance with client SLAs; compliance with court directions and timetables; drafting Court Documents; negotiation; advocacy (including attending telephone hearings); analysis of evidence; client reporting; instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts; preparation of bundles; completing and updating MI; achieving a chargeable target; ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Prepare and update case materials and documentation as required.
• To ensure ongoing case progression in line with department standards.

Note: The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience of claims handling (either pre-litigation or litigated).
• Understanding of the litigation process.
• Ability to work with and take instruction from a Lead File Handler.
• Motivated to take on new challenges and develop as a File Handler.
• Awareness of the disease market and legal developments.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines; attention to detail; understanding of client needs/requirements; and adherence to Keoghs values.

Values

Our culture focuses on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients; four values are at the heart of what we do: We are connected, We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We succeed together.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year (increases with service; option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with option to upgrade to family within first month
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and wellbeing resources
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection
• Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex
• Access to Online Discount Sites and various memberships
• Discounts at local retail outlets

Seniorities

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Law Practice

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