EL/PL Litigation Specialist - Fast-Track Caseload

Keoghs LLP; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (increasing)

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing programmes

Pension contributions

Job summary

Keoghs LLP in Liverpool is seeking a diligent paralegal or junior solicitor to manage a mixed caseload of litigated EL and PL cases for high-profile corporate and insurance clients.

You will handle day-to-day litigated EL and PL matters, build client relationships, advise on liability and quantum, prepare witness statements, and work within the firm's competency framework to ensure service standards.

The role offers a 35-hour week, standard office hours, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of a litigated EL and PL caseload, 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 Standards & Regulations 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.

Skills

Litigation EL/PL

Communication skills

Team player

IT skills

Case management

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Keoghs LLP in Liverpool is seeking a diligent paralegal or junior solicitor to manage a mixed caseload of litigated EL and PL cases for high-profile corporate and insurance clients.

You will handle day-to-day litigated EL and PL matters, build client relationships, advise on liability and quantum, prepare witness statements, and work within the firm's competency framework to ensure service standards.

The role offers a 35-hour week, standard office hours, and a benefits package.