Assistant File Handler - Fraud EL/PL
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
The Assistant File Handler will undertake a variety of mainly file handling tasks to support the team and main File Handlers. They will develop their skills to progress to manage a caseload of EL/PL fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. Once the Assistant File Handler is competent to handle their own cases, the work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and MOJ Stage 3 files. These will be handled on a Non-Delegated Authority basis.
Key Accountabilities
Duties as an Assistant to File Handlers in the team
- Dealing with disclosure
- Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)
- Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements
- Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses
- Instructing Counsel / Experts
- Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking
- Dealing with routine correspondence
- Reviewing quantum
- Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders
- Draft Cost schedules
- Dealing with general or straightforward queries
- Telephone chasing activities
- Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to £25,000.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
- An ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.