Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL
Location
birmingham, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Posted
June 18, 2026
Assistant to Partner - Industrial Disease NIHL
Keoghs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Department: Legal
Location: Birmingham
DescriptionThe Assistant File Handler (AFH) will be assigned to work under a Partner within the Disease department with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss), HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) and potentially other disease cases. The role involves performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as possible. This role will involve working on complex and high‑value claims in a fast‑paced environment, allowing for the development of disease cases.
Key Accountabilities
- Compliance with client SLAs
- Compliance with court directions and timetables
- Drafting court documents
- Negotiation
- Advocacy, including attending telephone hearin...