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File Handler Assistant

Keoghs LLP Leeds Competitive
Posted 9 Sep 2026(4 days ago)

<p>Join our growing Casualty team as a Pre-Litigation File Handling Assistant, where you'll provide essential support to claims handlers, helping to keep cases moving and deliver excellent service to our clients.<br /><br />This role offers valuable exposure to the claims process and excellent opportunities for career development.</p> <br /><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong><br /><p>Support our busy Pre-Litigation Casualty teams, keeping claims moving efficiently and delivering outstanding client service.<br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>Manage and action MOJ Portal tasks, inboxes and case-related workflows</li><li>Support claims handlers with new claim setup, chasers and case progression</li><li>Handle CRU administration and low-value payments</li><li>Maintain accurate records on the case management system</li><li>Manage a caseload of low-value Property Damage claims</li><li>Ensure client SLAs, quality standards and productivity targets are consistently achieved</li><li>Assist with onboarding projects, training initiatives and wider team support as required</li></ul> <p><strong><br />This is a fast-paced, varied role offering excellent exposure to claims handling and the opportunity to develop your career within a leading legal business.<br /><br /></strong>Working Hours<br />35 hours per week, working Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with 1 hour unpaid for lunch.</p> <br /><strong>Experience, Skills and Qualifications</strong><br /><p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li>At least 12 months' experience in an administrative or claims support role</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills</li><li>Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other key IT systems</li><li>Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service</li><li>Ability to prioritise and manage a high-volume workload effectively</li><li>Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team</li></ul> <p><strong><br />If you're highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering excellent support, we'd love to hear from you.<br /></strong><br /></p> <br /><strong>Benefits</strong><br /><ul> <li>Davies Incentive Plan</li><li>25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy &amp; sell 3 days)</li><li>Simply Health Care Cash Plan</li><li>WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing &amp; healthy living and financial &amp; legal wellbeing</li><li>Death In Service – after 1 years’ service</li><li>Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer</li><li>Employee Resource Groups</li><li>Employee Volunteering Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme*</li><li>Tech Scheme*</li><li>Season Ticket Loan*</li><li>Gym Flex*</li><li>Access to Online Discount Sites</li><li>Discounted Gourmet Society Membership</li><li>Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide</li><li>Discounts at local retail outlets</li></ul> <p>*after successfully completing probation</p>

File Handler Assistant

Keoghs LLP
Competitive
Leeds
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