Casualty Public Sector NDA File Handler.

The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of Public Sector clients. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to employer and public liability issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The majority of the cases will be cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis.

• Considering concepts and merits of primary and secondary liability in employer and public liability claims.

• Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s.

• Initial report/review and setting strategy for the management of the claim.

• Reviewing evidence (e.g. Witness statements, GP records, Occupational Health/ Personnel records, property inspection reports).

• Dealing with Disclosure.

• Conducting investigations.

• Conducting CMC’s and applications.

• Review and report re exchange of evidence, receipt of medical evidence, joints statements or at any other stage.

• Instructing Counsel/investigators/medical and other experts.

• Drafting questions to medical experts.

• Costs Schedules.

• Dealing with routine correspondence & reviewing matters throughout.

• Drafting in general.

• Research.

• Counter Schedule.

• Pre-Trial reports.

• Attending Conferences and Trial with Counsel.

• Preparing/checking Trial Bundles.

• CRU appeal.

• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.

• Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files is essential

• Previous litigation experience is essential

• Meeting targets

• Positive, confident and enthusiastic

• Good advocacy skills

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills

• Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a non-delegated basis

• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.

• High level of analytical skills.

• Ability to make decisions and delegate effectively.

• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions

• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail

• Driven to achieve

• Excellent IT Skills

• Ability to work within the Keoghs Shared Values framework

• The ability to demonstrate resilience and self-control

* after successfully completing probation