Overview
Join to apply for the Assistant Lawyer role at TieTalent. This role is for a legal professional to join the Complex Injury Claims Team at Keoghs, working closely with Partner Jonathan Booth on high-value, multi-track and catastrophic injury claims, mainly involving Employers Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL). The position involves detailed case analysis, drafting technical advice, and handling complex legal and medical issues. Candidates should be qualified solicitors or have equivalent legal experience, with at least 2-3 years experience in large loss EL/PL claims. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and support junior team members are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with the Lead Lawyer and team to manage a caseload of complex injury claims from start to resolution.
* Communicate with insurer clients and conduct detailed analysis of evidence.
* Draft technical advice on various claim aspects.
* Identify and action next steps, handle technical tasks such as interviewing witnesses and attending court or mediation.
* Ensure performance targets and quality standards are met.
* Delegate tasks to junior staff and maintain up-to-date case management systems.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
* Qualified solicitor, CILEX member, or equivalent legal experience.
* 2-3 years handling Defendant Large Loss claims, particularly EL/PL personal injury cases.
* Experience in indemnity, liability, quantum, and complex medical issues.
* Strong critical thinking, quantum analysis skills, and solid understanding of case law, litigation procedures, and court rules.
* Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and skills in guiding junior team members.
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year (increases with service); option to buy/sell 3 days
* Family Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with option to extend to family within first month
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health support and wellbeing resources
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness Cover
* Pension Contribution 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 and various membership discounts
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 over 100,000 claims per year in partnership with insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector. We invest in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients and have launched a true AI insurance lawyer to support claims handling.
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