Description
We are seeking an Assistant Lawyer to support a Complex Disease Lawyer in managing and progressing claims to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Review documents and prepare reports
- Handle disclosure and review evidence, including medical and personnel records
- Conduct investigations with insured parties and obtain witness statements
- Instruct counsel and experts, and conduct research
- Draft documents, attend conferences and trials with counsel, and deal with routine correspondence
- Manage court appointments and liaise with insurers and insured parties
- Ensure adherence to court timetables and compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011
- Uphold the Keoghs Values
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Technical proficiency in handling complex disease cases
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Strong listening and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain concentration
- Self-organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- Good IT skills
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service
- Family cover private medical insurance
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing services
- Death in Service and Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection
- Pension Contribution - 5% employee, 3% employer
- Employee Resource Groups and Employee Volunteering Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, and Gym Flex
- Access to online discount sites