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.
- Work within the Motor team as an insurance defence litigation specialist, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs and clients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively work within a team.
- Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office).