About this role
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.