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The File Handler will manage a caseload of varied EL/PL cases on behalf of a number of insurance 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 Fast-Track with the potential to handle Multi Track cases up to £100K, cases are generally handled on a non-delegated authority basis.Key ResponsibilitiesConsidering 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 (eg. 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.Working Hours35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office. We are hybrid workers with attendance required 1 day a week in the officeSkills, Knowledge and Expertise<