Solicitor - Motor Role




Department: Legal




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Belfast




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.




Key Responsibilities

• 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).