Junior Litigator

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated professional to join their post-litigation team. This role focuses on managing litigated cases, ensuring timely judgments, and collaborating effectively within a team. With a commitment to quality work and personal development, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that values your contributions. The firm offers a range of benefits, including health plans and generous holiday entitlement, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking growth in the legal sector.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday entitlement

Health plans

Mental health support

Death-in-service benefit

Pension contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loans

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment or legal academic background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation processes to meet KPIs and SLA standards.
• Organise and prioritise workload to meet critical deadlines.

Skills

Legal environment experience

Quantum negotiations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Legal academic background

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and other entities in the insurance sector.

The department handles pursuing subrogated recoveries for various insurer clients. This new role in our post-litigation team focuses on managing a portfolio of Delegated (DA) litigated cases, where no defence has been received, to ensure damages and costs are recovered. The role involves requesting judgments in a timely manner and referring cases to enforcement if necessary. Additionally, there will be a small allocation of liability-admitted vehicle damage claims for training and progression in handling defended claims.

Key Accountabilities

1. Organise, prioritise, and handle workload according to standard procedures to meet critical deadlines and KPIs/SLA targets.
2. Manage litigation processes effectively to meet KPIs and SLA standards, including:

• Adhering to court deadlines
• Drafting court documents
• Applying for judgments
• Negotiating quantum and settlements
• Ensuring prompt payment of damages and costs
• Instructing enforcement actions

Use case management systems effectively to ensure:

• Accurate and timely reserving of all key information
• Meeting critical dates
• Documenting actions and strategies with file notes
• Labeling all documents clearly
• Populating relevant client MI for case tracking

Deliver quality work meeting audit standards.

Drive personal development.

Contribute to team efforts, collaborate to achieve targets, and positively influence team morale.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment or legal academic background.
• Preferably experience in quantum negotiations or knowledge of tort law.
• Proven ability to:
• Meet deadlines
• Handle calls and enquiries from clients and stakeholders
• Organise and prioritise work using case management systems
• Work collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Open to constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits include Davies Incentive Plan, holiday entitlement starting at 25 days (plus options to buy/sell days), health plans, mental health support, death-in-service benefit, pension contributions, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts, and more. Some benefits are available after successful probation.

We are a professional services and technology firm partnering with leading insurance and regulated businesses globally. We help clients manage risk, operate core processes, and transform their operations. Our team of over 8,000 professionals operates across ten countries, serving more than 1,500 clients in insurance, financial services, and other regulated sectors.