• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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