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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 Asbestos, NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss), HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) and potentially other disease cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon complex and high value claims in a fast-paced environment allowing for development of disease cases.
Key Accountabilities
* 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
* To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be provided.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* 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 attempt new challenges and develop into a File Handler
* Awareness of the disease market and legal developments
* Ability to work to targets and deadlines
* An understanding of client needs/requirements
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 years’ service
* Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loan*
* Access to Online Discount Sites
* Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
* Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
* Discounts at local retail outlets
*after successfully completing probation
We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses. We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.
Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.
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