Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL

Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL

Keoghs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Department: Legal

Location: Birmingham

The Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work under a Partner within the Disease department with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss), HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) and potentially other disease cases. The role involves performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as possible. This role will involve working on complex and high‑value claims in a fast‑paced environment, allowing for the development of disease cases.

Key Accountabilities

• Compliance with client SLAs
• Compliance with court directions and timetables
• Drafting court documents
• Negotiation
• Advocacy, including attending telephone hearin...