Lead File Handler - NIHL

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Bolton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

NIHL disease claims Negotiation Interpersonal skills Communication skills Prioritisation Organisation Attention to detail Mentoring

FULL DESCRIPTION

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Manage your caseload efficiently, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims. - Conduct investigations with Insurers and Insureds, gather and assess witness statements, instruct and liaise with experts. - Attend court appointments, conferences, and trials, ensuring deadlines and court timetables are met. - Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, providing clear instructions and effective communication. - Mentor and develop Assistant Fee Earners, ensuring all work aligns with SRA Standards & Regulations and [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Values.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

- Demonstrates strong technical proficiency in handling NIHL disease claims as a Strong technical proficiency in NIHL claims; experience in other disease matters is a plus. - Effective negotiator with excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills. - Highly self-motivated, able to prioritise, organise, and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. - Proactive contributor to team growth, sharing knowledge, supporting training, and improving processes.

JOB BENEFITS

- Davies Incentive Plan - 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) - Simply Health Care Cash Plan - WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing - Death In Service – after 1 years’ service - Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer - Employee Resource Groups - Employee Volunteering Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme* - Tech Scheme* - Season Ticket Loan* - Gym Flex* - Access to Online Discount Sites - Discounted Gourmet Society Membership - Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide - Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation

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