Job Description

Description

Solicitor 1- 4 years PQE - Large loss, HSE Regulatory and Crime

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Keoghs Scottish large loss, HSE regulatory and crime team as an assistant. The role is a chance to be involved in interesting and varied (EL/PL/RTA) large loss, and HSE regulatory and crime cases.

The successful candidate will assist Partner, Laurie Traynor with her complex, high value, and at times high-profile caseload as well as running their own files. It will include assisting on fatal and catastrophic cases where we are often involved from the outset through to conclusion.

A hard-working, rewarding and supportive environment is encouraged with client service delivery being key. We are looking for a genuine team player who is motivated by delivery of clients desired litigation outcomes.

The role would suit someone of 1 - 4 years PQE. Defender litigation, crime and advocacy experience is preferred. However, we can be flexible in terms of experience for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the Partner on complex and high value claims Drafting pleadings and court documents Obtaining and drafting witness statements Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents assessing liability, quantum and causation in civil claims Drafting technical advice on all aspects of claims for sophisticated insurer clients and keeping them updated Preparation and lodging of Productions Organising, attending and drafting notes of consultations with counsel, clients and experts and executing follow up actions Liaising with experts - instructing own experts, summarising expert evidence, lodging reports Maintaining case managements systems with up-to-date management information for clients Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with client SLAs Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards Attending site visits, meeting clients, drafting statements and taking photographs Civil, criminal and FAI advocacy Instruction and attendance at court with counsel and drafting notes Review of medical records, post-mortem reports and CCTV footage Review and analysis of criminal prosecution evidence, explaining implications and prospects of defence to lay client/company Liaising with Court, COPFS, Police/HSE/EHO or relevant regulator Attendance and representation at Police/HSE/EHO interviews Development and training of more junior team members. Managing your own case load Developing Keoghs' client relationships to attract work on an instruction-by-instruction basis. Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

A qualified Solicitor Excellent attention to detail is essential Organisational skills are key Experience of large loss (EL/PL/RTA), HSE regulatory and crime and fatal accident inquiries is preferable. However, we can be flexible in terms of experience for the right candidate. The personal skills to deal with clients in a sensitive manner given the context Excellent telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business Calm under pressure Self-confidence, with good literacy and IT skills Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get good client results and ensure their service levels are met Previous experience of time recording and case management system use is preferable.

Working hours

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch We are open to part time or flexible working applications One day a week in the Glasgow office
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Job 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 Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
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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

We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.



We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.



Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.