Job Description

Description

Newly Qualified Solicitor - Complex & Catastrophic Injury

Location:

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Experience:

NQ Solicitor (up to 1 year PQE)

About Keoghs

Keoghs is a market leader in insurance legal services, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions for over 50 years. Our Complex and Catastrophic Injury team handles some of the most challenging and high-profile claims in the defendant personal injury sector, acting on behalf of major insurers, corporates, and public sector bodies.

As part of our continued expansion in the North-East, we are looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor with a keen interest in serious injury litigation to join our expert legal team in Newcastle.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to gain invaluable experience in complex and high-value personal injury work, including brain, spinal, amputation, and fatal injury claims. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior fee earners on multimillion-pound cases, supporting the delivery of outstanding client service and effective litigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in the defence of large loss personal injury claims, including catastrophic injury cases arising from motor, EL/PL, and employer incidents Drafting court documents, instructions to counsel, and detailed reports for insurer clients Conducting legal research and contributing to case strategy Attending conferences with counsel, client meetings, and court hearings Supporting business development and maintaining excellent client relationships

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (0-1 year PQE) Previous experience (via training contract or paralegal role) in serious/complex injury, defendant litigation, or personal injury defence work is highly desirable Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills A commercial approach and an understanding of insurer clients' needs A strong team player with a proactive and adaptable attitude

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus Hybrid and flexible working options Career development within one of the UK's leading complex injury teams Access to specialist training and mentoring from senior litigators Comprehensive benefits, including pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 25+ days annual leave A collaborative and inclusive culture that supports professional growth

Apply Now:

If you're looking to launch your legal career in a high-performing, specialist environment with exposure to some of the most challenging and rewarding work in the field of personal injury, Keoghs would love to hear from you.

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

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.