Solicitor

This role offers and excellent opportunity to work within the Belfast Team dealing with large loss claims. In this role you will assist the lead lawyer with complex, high value High Court cases, which will include casualty as well as motor claims, including catastrophic injury cases. You will also handle your own caseload of claims valued between £100k-£250k. Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail is essential. Your work will be supervised and feedback given. The role includes the need to engage with sophisticated senior claims handlers in long-standing insurance clients and you may also be required to assist the lead lawyer with activities which enhance and develop Keoghs’ profile.

Are you a passionate legal professional with a knack for handling intricate injury claims? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every case presents a unique challenge? If so, read on!

About Us:

We are a forward-thinking law firm committed to excellence in personal injury law. Our team specializes in high-value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and fatal claims. As a Complex Injury Claims Manager, you’ll work closely with our Lead Lawyer, shaping the future of our clients’ lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Case Management: Collaborate with the Lead Lawyer to oversee a caseload of complex injury claims. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring justice for our clients.
• Valuable Caseload: Handle claims valued between £100k-£250k. Your meticulous attention to detail will make a significant impact.
• Client Relations: Engage with sophisticated insurer clients, addressing their queries and providing timely updates as cases progress.
• Forensic Analysis: Dive into voluminous quantum evidence, creating chronologies, spotting anomalies, and extracting relevant information from various sources.
• Medical Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify critical issues within medical records, guiding medical experts.
• Liability Assessment: Conduct a thorough analysis of liability evidence, leaving no gaps unexplored.
• Strategic Advice: Draft concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation issues. Your insights will drive strategic discussions with the Lead Lawyer.
• Proactive Approach: Anticipate next steps, discuss strategies with the Lead Lawyer, and take decisive action.
• Witness Interviews: Skillfully interview witnesses and craft compelling statements.
• Effective Communication: Liaise with all parties involved, from the insured to insurers and witnesses.
• Courtroom Presence: Attend court proceedings, whether in person or via telephone, representing our clients with confidence.
• Performance Excellence: Deliver on performance targets and uphold quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Delegate tasks to Legal Assistants and Paralegals, fostering their growth and achievement.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative work environment where your expertise matters.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in personal injury law.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Passion for justice and a commitment to client advocacy.

If you’re ready to take your legal career to new heights, apply now! Join our team and be part of something impactful.

Working Hours

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Belfast Office.

Compensation package

Hybrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym Flex

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;

We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together