Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description

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. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon 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...