Lead File Handler - Military Disease

Lead File Handler - Military Disease Department: Legal Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Birmingham

Description The Lead File Handler will handle own caseload within the Military Disease department, specialising in NIHL claims (noise induced hearing loss claims) and potentially other disease cases.

As well as assume responsibility for supervision of a mini team, this includes but is not limited to cases, bills and general guidance with the view to progress files and develop the teams technical understanding.

You will be responsible for managing and progressing claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired client outcomes at appropriate levels of profitability.

Key Responsibilities Reviewing documents and preparing reports on own files as well as supervising team reports and files. Reviewing and approving bills on own files as well as team. Technical development of the team i.e. competency framework & strategy Supporting with any strategy meetings and relaying key messages and updates. Responsible for creating guidance documents for the team Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence (Including records) Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements. Instructing Experts. Attending conferences and trials. Dealing with routine correspondence. Court appointments. Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds. Ensure adherence to Court timetables To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Adhere to the Keoghs Values 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is;