Description
As a Solicitor - Motor with Davies, you will handle a varied caseload of litigated motor injury and credit hire cases within the County Court jurisdiction.
The role requires solicitors with 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
Keoghs Northern Ireland has grown significantly since its inception in 2019 and has established a strong reputation in the local market.
Our team is known for its supportive and collaborative approach, delivering excellent outcomes for our clients.
We offer a hybrid working arrangement, a relaxed dress code, and an agile working policy, allowing for a great work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as an insurance defence litigation specialist within the Motor team, pursuing file completions in line with client instructions and to the commercial benefit of Keoghs and its clients.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and third parties through various communication channels.
- Proactively identify next steps and handle cases within agreed-upon handling authority.
- Conduct witness interviews and draft statements.
- Liaise with parties involved in claims, including insured parties, insurers, and witnesses.
- Draft pleadings and applications.
- Instruct counsel and attend conferences, consultations, and mediations.
- Attend court proceedings, trials, and settlement conferences as required.
- Deliver agreed-upon performance targets and quality standards.
- Maintain up-to-date case management systems and provide management information to clients.
- Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Law degree and qualified solicitor with 5+ years of PQE.
- Previous experience in defence insurance litigation is desirable but not essential.
- Good telephone advocacy skills.
- Positive, confident, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and client care skills.
- Understanding of case law, litigation practice, and process, as well as Court Rules.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Confidence to take initiative and adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to work towards agreed targets and service level agreements.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- High level of IT skills.