Overview
Keoghs, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Department: Legal | Location: Belfast
Application Deadline: 9 October 2025
Responsibilities
* Work alongside experienced litigated file handlers and qualified Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trial preparation and legal research.
* Progress matters in an insurance defence litigation specialist area, assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction.
* Communicate, build and utilise relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and in writing.
* Progress discovery matters by drafting pleadings and reviewing all discoverable material.
* Carry out legal research, review evolving case law and procedural nuances of certain claims.
* Assist with investigation matters by taking informal and formal statements from witnesses.
* Assist with trial preparation by compiling trial bundles and helping clients and witnesses prepare to testify at trial.
* Compile in-depth analysis of quantum evidence, including preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies across sources of evidence (including Hospital and GP notes and medico-legal reports) to assist with reserves calculations.
* Instruct Counsel and medico-legal experts by compiling briefs and letters of instruction.
* Manage daily task lists, prioritise work and meet deadlines; adhere to Service Level Agreements.
* Utilise the Case Management system for supervision, progression of files, and accurate reporting to clients.
* Adhere to financial hygiene practices within the financial Case Management system for accurate handling of case-related finances.
* Work well within the team and act as a role model for Keoghs Values.
Qualifications and Experience
* Law Degree
* No previous experience is necessary
* Excellent listening, verbal and written communication
* Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure
* Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements
* Excellent research skills
* High level of analytical skills
* Excellent IT skills
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy & sell 3 days)
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP and wellbeing support
* Death In Service – after 1 year’s service
* Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Employee Resource Groups
* Employee Volunteering Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Tech Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loan*
* Gym Flex*
* Discounts (Online and in local outlets)
*after successfully completing probation
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
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