Job Description

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Description

To work with a team of Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third-party experts, trail preparation and legal research. To build and develop your own caseload


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Key Responsibilities

Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs. Communicate, build and utilize relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and acting as agreed. Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements. Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc. Drafting pleadings and applications. Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person. Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards. Maintaining case managements systems with up-to-date management information for clients. To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.

Working Hours

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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential. Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum desirable. Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred. Good telephone advocacy skills. Positive, confident and enthusiastic. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications. Good advocacy skills. Excellent inter-personal and client care skills. Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules. Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions. Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions. Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude. Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations. Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks. Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team. Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
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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.