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Assistant File Handler – Industrial Disease

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  • Work alongside experienced file handlers on complex Industrial Disease claims
  • Progress your legal career with structured development and high-quality work
  • Enjoy 25 days’ holiday, private medical cover and flexible benefits

 

Are you a junior legal professional looking to gain experience in high-value, complex claims? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Complex Disease Litigation Department in Rochdale, supporting the resolution of Industrial Disease and CIC claims across fast- and multi-track matters.

You’ll assist a Lead File Handler on a caseload that includes NIHL, HAVS, CTS, and WRULDs, as well as RTA claims involving hearing loss and psychological or neurological injury. The role is ideal for someone who wants to deepen their litigation knowledge, grow in a supportive environment, and take the next step in their legal career.

Who we’re looking for

  • Experience handling legal claims (pre-lit or litigated)
  • Understanding of litigation process and procedural compliance
  • Comfortable taking instruction and collaborating within a team
  • Motivated, detail-oriented and eager to progress
  • Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset

Salary & Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (increasing with service), plus the option to buy/sell 3 days
  • Private Medical Insurance (single cover as standard, family options available)
  • Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 wellbeing support via WeCare
  • Critical illness cover and death-in-service benefit
  • Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)
  • Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, GymFlex, and season ticket loan
  • Employee discounts including Gourmet Society, Merlin Attractions and more
  • Davies Incentive Plan – performance-linked rewards

Contact Kim Stark

If you’re looking to build your litigation expertise in a high-performing, forward-thinking team, contact Kim Stark at kim.stark@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.

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Key details

Salary

£27,000 - £35,000

Location

  • Greater Manchester
  • North West

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Personal Injury

Job ref

V-46128

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Kimberley Stark

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Specialist for litigation and personal injury lawyers in the North West

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