Assistant File Handler

About the role

Assistant File Handler supporting various members of the team including File Handlers, Lead File Handlers & Partners. The role involves performing delegated tasks to progress or resolve files as quickly as possible, working on complex, high‑value disease claims (both short‑tail and long‑tail). You will carry out fee‑earning tasks on cases for the wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in progressing files in the most appropriate manner while complying with client SLAs and court timetables.
• Draft court documents, negotiate, and attend telephone hearings.
• Analyse evidence, prepare bundles and client reports.
• Instruct and liaise with counsel/experts, and manage case documentation.
• Complete and update management information, achieve chargeable targets and ensure compliance with SRA standards.

Required profile

• Ideally a degree in Law/LPC or ILEX training.
• Knowledge of disease litigation is required; litigation experience is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Required skills

• IT literate and proficient in MS Office.
• Experience using a Claims/Case Management system.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday per year (with buy/sell options).
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan and WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health and wellbeing support.
• Death in service after 1 year, pension contribution (5% employee / 3% employer).
• Cycle to Work, Tech, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex, and access to discount schemes.