Assistant Lawyer, EL/PL PI – Hybrid, High-Value Claims

Keoghs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5% / 3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts & online benefits

Job summary

Keoghs in London is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join the Personal Injury team, assisting with EL/PL claims under the guidance of a Lead Lawyer. The role offers hybrid working with office attendance once a week or fortnightly and exposure to high-value matters.

With 2-4 years PQE and defendant PI experience, you will handle a broad caseload, support strategy for a major client, and collaborate across the team to secure successful outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE in personal injury litigation.
• Experience handling defendant EL/PL claims.
• Knowledge of coverage disputes or willingness to develop.
• Strong communication, analytical, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EL/PL personal injury claims under supervision.
• Manage cases from simple to high-value disputes.
• Support strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigate liability, quantum, and coverage issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve positive client outcomes.

Skills

EL/PL litigation

PQE 2-4 years

Defendant PI experience

Communication skills

Case management

Job description

Keoghs in London is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join the Personal Injury team, assisting with EL/PL claims under the guidance of a Lead Lawyer. The role offers hybrid working with office attendance once a week or fortnightly and exposure to high-value matters.

With 2-4 years PQE and defendant PI experience, you will handle a broad caseload, support strategy for a major client, and collaborate across the team to secure successful outcomes for clients.