Keoghs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Keoghs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Description
We are looking for ambitious, driven lawyers who want to join a leading Northern Ireland defence firm. Keoghs NI has grown year on year since its inception in 2019. The successful candidate will benefit from working with an insurance industry leader representing most of the key insurance clients in the UK.
Application Deadline
9 May 2025
Department
Legal
Location
Belfast
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain key and new client relationships, including attending appropriate client meetings
* Manage service delivery and quality for key disease clients
* Assist in increasing Keoghs NI's profile in the Disease market through marketing, articles, blogs, training, and seminars
* Handle own caseload, including high-value, complex, or nominated cases, with appropriate assistance and performance metrics (chargeable hours and billing)
* Contribute to relevant contract tender submissions
* Develop strategies to address opponent behaviors
Working Hours
35 hours per week - Hybrid working. The primary location is the Belfast office.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential
* Experience in litigated defendant insurance work up to £500k, including Disease cases such as HAVS, Mesothelioma, Plaques, Asbestosis, Dermatitis, and hearing loss claims
* Ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail
* Experience with case management systems
Desirable
* Proven team-working experience within a legal environment
* Experience contributing to tenders and pricing
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy/sell 3 days)
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
* Health Cash Plan
* WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness Cover
* Private Health Insurance/Income Protection
* Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Employee Resource Groups
* Volunteering Program
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Gym Flex
* Online Discount Sites
* Gourmet Society Membership
* Discounted Merlin Attractions tickets
* Local retail discounts
*After probation period
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
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