Job Description

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Description

This is a diverse role with opportunities to work on a mixed caseload for high profile corporate and insurance clients.



The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated EL and PL cases.

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Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework, to include:+ Building relationships with Keoghs clients. + Assessing and advising on liability and quantum.
+ Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate.
+ Dealing with disclosure.
+ Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
+ Marshalling expert evidence.
+ Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
+ To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations and relevant Service Standards

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Liverpool office.###

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

+ Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to 25,000. + Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
+ Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
+ An ability to prioritise workload.
+ Excellent attention to detail.
+ A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.

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Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. 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 Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) 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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About Keoghs

Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than 1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.


With more than 50 years' experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we've transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we've reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.