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.
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 action as agreed
- Interview witnesses and draft statements
- Liaise with parties involved in claims, including the 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 desirable
- Experience of cases involving complex medical issues 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