File Handler Assistant Level 2 - Fraud

Job Description

If youre looking for you next role, have established interest in law either through further education (e.g. LPC or ILEX) or experience within a process driven legal environment and would like to join a growing team, our Fraud team are looking for a numberof File Handler Assistant Level 2 to join the team.The File Handler Assistant will be assigned to work with a File Handler(s) within a team in an open plan environment. The role involves working on post litigated fraud cases on behalf of a wide range of Insurance clients. Whilst the Assistant will not haveownership of any of their own files, they will be responsible for carrying out individual file handling tasks on cases for and in support of the File Handler(s).Key Accountabilities:The work handled by the Assistant will be governed by the caseload of the File Handler that they are assigned to, these include:All key tasks as defined within Stage 1 entry level along withAssisting the File Handler to follow the Court timetable to include drafting basic pleadings/court documents Procedural drafting Defences (basic) Interlocutory applications (basic) Part 18 Requests for Information Consent Orders Trial preparation documentationEvidential Reviews and Assessments Reviews of incoming disclosure and documentary evidence Reviews of incoming financial disclosure and documentary evidence Reviews of evidence obtained from internal/external expert suppliersStrategic Reviews and Assessments On incoming evidence by way of Disclosure and Witness ExchangeSettlement negotiations Review of incoming Part 36 Offers/other settlement proposals Formulating appropriate settlement strategiesAny other tasks as they arise during the course of assisting the File Handler to efficiently run their caseloadTo ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011Essential Skills and Attributes: Established interest in law either through further education (e.g. LPC or ILEX) or experience within a process driven legal environment Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required An ability to analyse evidence Good Literacy and IT skills Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour frameworkRequired Soft Skills:Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and investigation plans to retain ownership of tasksClient care / Service skillsWhat you can expect from us: A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week Care Cash Plan Death In Service - after 1 year Pension Contribution 25 day holiday plus 8 bank holiday (with the option to buy and sell 3 days per year) Headspace membership - teaching mindfulness, meditation and wellbeingKeoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. Thisenables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.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;Keoghs values We listen, are down to earth and supportive We work together towards a common goal Were friendly with a can do attitude We care about our clients We evolveKeoghs is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates.If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of a disability please contact Recruitment.Wed like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisationStrictly no agencies please