Assistant Lawyer - Complex Personal Injury

Davies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente chez une entreprise de renom pour un Assistant Lawyer spécialisé en réclamations de blessures personnelles complexes. Dans ce rôle, vous travaillerez aux côtés d’avocats expérimentés pour gérer des cas de grande valeur, en analysant des preuves et en rédigeant des documents juridiques. Vous serez impliqué dans la communication avec des clients sophistiqués et le développement de l’équipe par votre leadership.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 jours de congés par an

Assurance médicale privée

Plan de soins de santé

Accès à un médecin en ligne 24/7

Couverture en cas de décès

Couverture des maladies critiques

Protection de revenu

Contribution au régime de retraite

Programme de bénévolat des employés

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée en gestion de réclamations de blessures personnelles.
• Capacité à analyser des volumes importants de preuves.
• Compétences en communication écrite et verbale.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des réclamations de blessures personnelles complexes.
• Collaborer avec l’avocat principal et communiquer avec les clients assureurs.
• Préparer des avis techniques sur divers aspects des réclamations, tel que la responsabilité et la stratégie.

Skills

Communication

Analyse

Gestion de cas

Rédaction juridique

Liaison client

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - Complex Personal Injury

Application Deadline: 1 July 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with Richard Looker in the Complex Injury Claims Team dealing with large loss claims. This role involves assisting Richard on complex, high value EL, PL and RTA multi-track claims. Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is required and excellent attention to detail essential. Your work will be supervised and feedback given. The role also includes the need to engage with sophisticated senior claims handlers in long-standing insurance clients. You may also be required to assist in activities which enhance and develop Keoghs’ profile and enhance your own career!

Key Responsibilities

The role involves working as part of a team to handle personal injury claims from start to finish. You'll collaborate with the Lead Lawyer to manage complex, high-value cases, communicate with insurer clients, and keep them updated. Your tasks include analysing large amounts of evidence, identifying key issues in medical records, and assessing liability evidence to find any gaps. You'll prepare technical advice on various aspects of the claims, such as liability, quantum, and strategy, and suggest next steps. The role also involves interviewing witnesses, drafting statements, pleadings, and applications, and instructing counsel for conferences, mediations, or court appearances. Additionally, you'll manage costs budgets with costs lawyers, ensure case information is up-to-date, and support the development of a paralegal team. Throughout, you'll ensure compliance with regulatory standards and deliver quality work within set targets.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team handling complex personal injury claims. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing high-value cases, excellent communication skills, and strong analytical abilities. Key requirements include:

• Proven experience in personal injury claims management or a similar legal environment
• Ability to analyse large volumes of evidence and identify key issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting statements, pleadings, and technical advice
• Experience liaising with clients, witnesses, and legal professionals
• Ability to work proactively, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of court procedures, claims handling, and regulatory standards (such as SRA)
• Leadership skills to support and develop junior team members
• Competence in case management systems and cost budgeting

If you are committed to delivering high-quality work and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation