Job Description
Description
* To work with a team of Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third-party experts, trail preparation and legal research.
* To build and develop your own caseload
Key Responsibilities
* Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs.
* Communicate, build and utilize relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written
* Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and acting as agreed.
* Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
* Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
* Drafting pleadings and applications.
* Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.
* Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
* Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
* Maintaining case managements systems with up-to-date management information for clients.
* To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.
Working Hours 35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Belfast Office
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential.
* Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum desirable.
* Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred.
* Good telephone advocacy skills.
* Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
* Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications.
* Good advocacy skills.
* Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.
* Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
* Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions.
* Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
* Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude.
* Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
* Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
* Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team.
* Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
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