Description
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Motor team as an insurance defence litigation specialist. You will work closely with a team of Solicitors to progress matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third-party experts, trial preparation, and legal research. You will also build and develop your own caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within the Motor team 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.
- Proactively identify next steps required on matters, discuss with the Lead Lawyer, and take agreed actions.
- Interview witnesses and draft statements.
- Liaise with parties involved in claims, including insured, insurer, witnesses, etc.
- Draft pleadings and applications.
- Instruct counsel and attend conferences, JSMs, mediations, and trials.
- Deliver agreed performance targets and quality standards.
- Maintain case management systems with up-to-date management information for clients.
- Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential.
- Experience of indemnity, liability, and quantum is desirable.
- Experience of cases involving complex medical issues is preferred.
- Good telephone advocacy skills.
- Positive, confident, and enthusiastic.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good advocacy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills.
- Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
- Ability to plan and prioritize workloads, meet 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 and take development opportunities with a positive attitude.
- Confidence to take initiative, innovate, and adapt to changing situations.
- Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
- Ability to follow instruction and give clear instruction, direction, and guidance to more junior team members.
- Ability to recognize when sensitivity and tact are required.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, and Office).