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, trial 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 taking action 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 · This role would be best suited to a Newly Qualified Solicitor or experienced file handling Paralegal. Experience of Industrial Disease claims is desired, but not 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. · Ability to effectively work within a team. · Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office). 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
