Legal File Handler: Disease Claims Specialist

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking an Assistant File Handler to work in their Legal Department on Industrial Disease claims. The role requires managing high-value claims while ensuring compliance with various legal and client expectations. Candidates should have experience in claims handling and a solid understanding of the litigation process. The position offers competitive benefits, including holiday entitlement, health care plans, and a supportive work environment aimed at professional growth.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service benefits

Pension Contribution

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Online Discount Sites access

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Tickets for Attractions

Responsibilities

• Compliance with client SLAs
• Compliance with court directions and timetables
• Drafting Court Documents
• Negotiation and Advocacy
• Analysis of evidence
• Client Reporting
• Instructing Liaison with Counsel/experts
• Preparation of bundles
• Achieving chargeable targets
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations

Skills

Claims handling experience

Understanding of litigation process

Ability to follow instructions from a Partner

Motivated for new challenges

Awareness of disease market

Ability to meet targets

Attention to detail

Understanding client needs

Job description

A leading legal services firm is seeking an Assistant File Handler to work in their Legal Department on Industrial Disease claims. The role requires managing high-value claims while ensuring compliance with various legal and client expectations. Candidates should have experience in claims handling and a solid understanding of the litigation process. The position offers competitive benefits, including holiday entitlement, health care plans, and a supportive work environment aimed at professional growth.