Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

File Handler

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBirmingham, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Technically proficient in dealing with noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) disease cases as a minimum.
Other short-tail disease experience is desirable.
Able to negotiate effectively.
Able to use own initiative.
Good listening and verbal communication skills.
Able to maintain concentration and attention to detail.
Able to self-organize and self-prioritize.
Able to work under pressure and to target.
Good level of information technology skills.

Responsibilities

Handle an own caseload within the Military Disease department, specializing in NIHL claims and potentially other disease cases.
Manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes at appropriate levels of profitability.
Review documents and prepare reports.
Develop an assistant fee earner.
Deal with disclosure.
Review evidence, including records.
Conduct investigations with insured parties and obtain witness statements.
Instruct experts.
Attend conferences and trials.
Deal with routine correspondence.
Attend court appointments.
Liaise with and take instructions from insurers and insured parties.
Ensure adherence to court timetables.
Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards & Regulations.
Adhere to Keoghs values.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in other short-tail disease cases.

The File Handler will handle own caseload within the Military Disease department, specialising in NIHL claims (noise induced hearing loss claims) and potentially other disease cases. To manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes at appropriate levels of profitability.

Reviewing documents and preparing reports
Developing an assistant fee earner
Dealing with disclosure
Reviewing evidence (Including records)
Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements
Instructing Experts
Attending conferences and Trials
Dealing with routine correspondence
Court appointments
Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds
Ensure adherence to Court timetables
To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Adhere to the Keoghs Values.
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Technically proficient in dealing with NIHL disease cases as a minimum.
Other short tail disease experience would be desirable.
Effective negotiator
Ability to use own initiative
Good listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail
Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise
Ability to work under pressure and to target
An enthusiastic and hardworking individual
Good level of IT skills.

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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