The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in conjunction with a Technical Support Lawyer who will be involved in setting strategies and making liability decisions, as well as responsible for their technical development. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues, together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and EL/PL files handled on a Delegated Authority basis. In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads.Key ResponsibilitiesConsidering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosureHandling matters in accordance with client SLA''sInstructing Counsel/advocateReviewing evidence Legal ResearchNegotiations/ Drafting Payments into CourtDealing with routine correspondenceInitial review and setting strategy for the management of the claimReviewing matters throughoutCRUDealing with disclosureReviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)Conducting investigations with Insured''s / obtaining witness statementsLiaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnessesInstructing Counsel / ExpertsAttending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note takingDealing with routine ..... full job details .....