This a diverse role with opportunities to work on a mixed caseload for high profile corporate and insurance clients.
The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated EL and PL cases.
Key Accountabilities
Day to day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and PL cases, subject to supervision according to Keoghs competency framework, to include:
- Building relationships with Keoghs clients.
- Assessing and advising on liability and quantum.
- Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate.
- Dealing with disclosure.
- Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
- Marshalling expert evidence.
- Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients.
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 and relevant Service Standards.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Liverpool office.
Recruitment Criteria:
- Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to £25,000.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
- An ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.
Required Soft Skills:
- High levels of communication skills, written, verbal and listening
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to foster team working
- Adaptable and able to change direction
What we can offer
- Salary discussed upon application
- 35 hours per week Monday - Friday, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional holidays. Annual leave rises to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Plus, Death in Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to work scheme, Tech scheme, Season ticket loan, Car parking scheme, Gym flex, Access to Online Discount Sites, Discounted Gourmet Society Membership, Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
Values
Our culture is focused on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected
We are dynamic
We are innovative
We succeed together