Job Description

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Description

Role:

Solicitor - Large Loss Lawyer Personal Injury

Location:

We are open to discussing location for any of our offices - London, Southampton, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Bolton, Manchester

Contract:

Permanent

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within the Complex Injury Claims Team dealing with large loss claims. In this role you will assist the lead lawyers on more complex claims as well as running your own multi-track files, which may include EL/PL as well as RTA claims. Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail essential. The role also includes the need to engage with sophisticated senior claims handlers in long-standing insurance clients. You will also be required to assist your Lead Lawyer in activities, which enhance and develop Keoghs' profile.

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Key Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team progressing each file from receipt of papers from the insurer client to resolution of the claim dealing with all aspects of liability and quantum as well as indemnity issues as they arise. The role will include:Managing a caseload of approx. 45 large loss complex injury claims consisting typically up to values up to 1m. Working with the Lead Lawyer to manage claims in excess of 1m including claims involving catastrophic injuries. Communicating with insurer clients, advising them on all aspects of claims and keeping them updated as the matter progresses. Developing relationships with Keoghs' clients in order to attract work on an instruction-by-instruction basis. Drafting all pleadings to include defences and counter schedules in complex cases. Forensic analysis of voluminous liability and quantum evidence, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence. Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy. Building rapport with solicitors for other parties in order to engage meaningfully with them to progress the matter to conclusion and achieve excellent results for our clients. Attending site visits, MDT meetings, client meetings, mediation and JSMs. Engaging with counsel and experts in conference and on the telephone. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards. Record chargeable hours per day. Delegation to more junior members of the team and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives. Maintaining case managements systems with up to date management information for clients.


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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

As well as all the usual key ingredients that make you a successful lawyer we are essentially looking for:Qualified solicitor Defendant, high value multi track personal injury file handling experience Experience of handling cases in excess of 100K Group Litigation and/or claims against the police experience would be highly advantageous Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules Strong knowledge of relevant insurance principles Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions. Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude. Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required. 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.
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Job Benefits

Salary to be discussed on application, hybrid working 1 day minimum per week in office remainder remote working, private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), holidays rise to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex (*after successfully completing probation)###

About Keoghs

Keoghs is a 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.