The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the cases will be Fast-Track with the potential to handle Multi Track cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis. • Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims. • Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s. • Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim. • Reviewing evidence (eg. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports). • Dealing with Disclosure. • Conducting investigations. • Conducting CMC’s and applications. • Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage. • Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts. • Drafting questions to medical experts. • Costs Schedules. • Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout. • Drafting in general. • Research. • Counter Schedule. • Pre-Trial reports. • Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel. • Preparing/checking Trial Bundles. • CRU appeal. • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations. Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office. We are hybrid workers with attendance required 1 day a week in the office • Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files. • Previous litigation experience. • Meeting targets. • Positive, confident and enthusiastic. • Good advocacy skills. • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. • Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis. • Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure. • High level of analytical skills. • Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively. • Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions. • Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail. • Driven to achieve. • Excellent IT Skills. • Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Values framework. • The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control. Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected We are innovative We are dynamic We succeed together • Davies Incentive Plan • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) • 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 • 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