Job Description

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Description

Keoghs are seeking to recruit two Trainee Solicitors for their Motor and Casualty teams respectively. The Trainee Solicitor will assist the fee earners in their team and manage their own caseload.###

Key Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team, supporting those with responsibility for progressing each file from receipt of papers from the insurer/corporate client to resolution of the case. You will also have your own caseload of pre and post litigation casualty files which you will handle under supervision. You will also support the supervising partner The role will include:Arranging meetings, consultations, site visits, expert appointments Client, third party, court liaison Instructing counsel as required Assisting other file handlers as required Review and analysis of documents Attending with policyholders and witnesses and preparing witness statements Drafting court documents and correspondence to clients/court/expert witnesses Conducting research to assist in considering liability, quantum and legal disputes Drafting articles, blogs, e-shots commenting on court decisions Preparation of documents for lodging at court Conduct watching briefs at hearings, drafting notes of evidence
During the course of the training contract, it is expected the Trainee Solicitor will make sufficient progress in their technical capability, file handling and performance to progress to handle their own files under close supervision. In this role, the Trainee Solicitor will be required to:Analyse liability, quantum and causation Draft initial client reports After 12 months appear in court both virtually and at in person hearings including Proofs Completing all Proof preparation including citing witnesses and lodging court documents Negotiating settlement of claims within level of authority Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently handle a caseload

Working hours

35 hours per week The core working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. The trainee solicitor will be expected to work such hours as are necessary to facilitate the clients. Primary location for this role is the Glasgow office but we operate a flexible hybrid working model aligned to business needs


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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Law degree or equivalent and Diploma in Legal Practice An ability to organise and prioritise workload using initiative Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with insureds in a sensitive manner given the nature of claims handled Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business Calm under pressure with ability to re-prioritise Self-confidence, with good literacy and IT skills Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Values framework
Personal EffectivenessTeam Commitment: Values others perspective Resilience: Demonstrates self-control Passion for Growth and Improvement: Systematically improves performance Embracing Change: Responds positively to change
Business FocusClient Care: Works to add value for the client Decision Making Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion Commercial Insight: Considers and understands commercial implications


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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
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

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.