Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

NIHL File Handler

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience handling litigated noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) claims and independently managing a caseload.
Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, and disclosure requirements.
Ability to review evidence, medical records, and witness statements and prepare clear reports.
Experience instructing Counsel and experts and attending hearings, conferences, and trials.
Strong drafting, legal and technical research, and communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with Insurers, Insureds, and other stakeholders.
Organisation and time management skills, including meeting court deadlines.
Knowledge of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations and commitment to Keoghs Values.

Responsibilities

Review documentation, evidence, medical records, and personnel records, and prepare detailed reports.
Handle all aspects of disclosure and ensure compliance with procedural requirements.
Conduct investigations, liaise with Insureds, and obtain witness statements.
Instruct and liaise with Counsel and expert witnesses.
Undertake legal and technical research to support case strategy and claim progression.
Draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.
Attend conferences, court hearings, and trials with Counsel where required.
Manage routine correspondence and maintain effective communication with all parties.
Attend court appointments and ensure adherence to court directions and timetables.
Liaise with and take instructions from Insurers and Insureds, providing clear and timely updates.
Progress claims in line with agreed litigation strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
Maintain accurate file management and ensure work is conducted efficiently and profitably.
Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations.
Demonstrate and promote Keoghs Values in work and client service.

Reviewing documentation, evidence, medical records and personnel records, and preparing detailed reports.
Handling all aspects of disclosure and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
Conducting investigations, liaising with Insureds, and obtaining witness statements.
Instructing and liaising with Counsel and expert witnesses.
Undertaking legal and technical research to support case strategy and claim progression.
Drafting a range of legal documents, correspondence, pleadings and reports.
Attending conferences, court hearings and trials with Counsel where required.
Managing routine correspondence and maintaining effective communication with all parties.
Attending court appointments and ensuring adherence to court directions and timetables.
Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds, providing clear and timely updates.
Progressing claims in line with agreed litigation strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring work is conducted efficiently and profitably.
Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations at all times.
Demonstrating and promoting the Keoghs Values in all aspects of work and client service.

Applicants should have previous experience handling NIHL claims and be confident managing a litigated caseload within a supportive team environment.

Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is
Birmingham Office Or Bolton Office

Experience handling litigated NIHL claims and managing a caseload independently.
Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures and disclosure requirements.
Ability to review evidence,medical records and witness statements, and prepare clear reports.
Experience instructing Counsel and Experts and attending hearings, conferences and trials.
Strong drafting, research and communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with Insurers, Insureds and other stakeholders.
Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a focus on meeting court deadlines.
Knowledge of the SRA Standards & Regulations and commitment to the Keoghs Values.

Experience handling litigated NIHL claims and managing a caseload independently.
Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures and disclosure requirements.
Ability to review evidence,medical records and witness statements, and prepare clear reports.
Experience instructing Counsel and Experts and attending hearings, conferences and trials.
Strong drafting, research and communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with Insurers, Insureds and other stakeholders.
Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a focus on meeting court deadlines.
Knowledge of the SRA Standards & Regulations and commitment to the Keoghs Values.

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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