Job Description

Description

In this role, you will handle a varied caseload of litigated motor injury, fraud and credit hire cases within the County Court and High Court jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Create initial case strategy following Client Guidelines and review of information available. Undertake discussions and negotiations with Insured, Insurer and Third Party Solicitors to pursue the rapid and appropriate settlement of cases and the apportionment of costs. Undertake Court Hearings to ensure progress is maximised and all actions have been undertaken to bring the case to settlement. Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making. Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls. Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements. Updating reports Meeting agreed performance targets Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested To ensure compliance with the LSNI guidelines Supervision of more junior staff members

Working Hours

35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Core working hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Litigation experience in the Northern Ireland County Court and High Court jurisdictions handling own caseload. Minimum 8 years PQE to include defence motor and Credit Hire experience Team player Excellent communication skills Excellent forensic skills Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team and independently, keeping to strategy but flexible enough to adapt to change

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.