Solicitor Prc Nq-2Yrs

The role involves subrogated recovery work for a wide range of Insurance clients. The successful applicant will be working on property damage claims (85% pursuing: 15% defending) and some motor recovery claims. They will be responsible for their own case load of files and for undertaking individual File handling tasks on cases for and in support of senior Team Members.

Compensation package

Hybrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym Flex

Key Accountabilities

The work handled by the successful applicant will include the following

• Running their own case load of pre and post-litigation defender motor files
• Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables
• Instructing experts
• Instructing and working with Counsel
• Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum
• Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
• Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
• Negotiating settlements
• Drafting pleadings/court documents
• Assisting other file handlers with their case loads
• Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload

Working Hours

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Glasgow

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Experience of handling pre and post-litigation recovery files for insurer clients.
• Experience of defending low value property damage claims.
• Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
• Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
• An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
• An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks
• An ability to analyse evidence
• Team player
• Self-confidence
• Good Literacy and IT skills
• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
• Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework

Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;

Our Values

We are connected

We are Dynamic

We are Innovative

We succeed together