Legal Claims Handler - Healthcare London

The role is positioned within the Healthcare Division and offers the opportunity to develop expertise in the handling of healthcare and clinical negligence claims on behalf of insurers, healthcare providers and private medical organisations. The role of a File Handler Assistant is to manage, under supervision, a caseload of aesthetic treatment claims, alongside other healthcare litigation and pre-litigation matters with a value of up to around £50,000. Supervision, mentoring and technical support will be provided as part of the team''s competency and development framework. The successful candidate will assist with and progressively undertake all aspects of case handling, from initial instruction through to resolution, including claims that have proceeded to litigation. All claims will be handled on behalf of Defendant clients. The role would suit either an individual with experience in claims handling or a legal environment who is looking to develop a career in healthcare litigation, or a junior litigator seeking to broaden their experience of defendant clinical negligence and healthcare claims. Due to the nature of the work being handled, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong analytical and organisational skills, an ability to manage a varied caseload, and the confidence to provide clear and practical advice to clients under appropriate supervision. Key Accountabilities Acknowledging instructions, initially liaising with clients, Court and parties; ..... full job details .....