Paralegal

Davies; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the claims management sector is seeking a Paralegal to support qualified Solicitors and contribute to litigation efforts in Belfast. This role offers a unique opportunity for graduates to gain essential legal experience while working within a supportive team, fulfilling a critical role in case progression, research, and client communication. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication abilities and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support

Death In Service – after 1 years’ service

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Law Degree required for role.
• No previous experience is necessary.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with progression of legal matters and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and review case law.
• Manage daily task lists and ensure case management accuracy.

Skills

Excellent listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Paralegal

Application Deadline: 17 June 2025

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Belfast

Description

• To work alongside experienced litigated file handlers and qualified Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trial preparation and legal research.
• This role will suit not only experienced paralegals but also graduates seeking to gain vital legal experience with the aim of progressing their legal career including attending ILPS.
• To achieve a financial target of 5 chargeable hours per day.

Key Accountabilities

• Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads in order to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs.
• Communicate, build and utilize relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written
• Progressing discovery matters by drafting the appropriate pleadings and thoroughly reviewing all discoverable material;
• Carrying out legal research, reviewing evolving case law and procedural nuances of certain claims;
• Assisting with investigation matters by taking both informal and formal statements from witnesses;
• Assisting with trial preparation with compiling trial bundles and helping both clients and witnesses prepare to testify at trial;
• Compiling an in-depth analysis of quantum evidence which includes preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies across various sources of evidence to include Hospital and GP notes but also medico-legal reports to assist the lead file handler with reserves calculations;
• Instructing Counsel and medico-legal experts by compiling briefs and letters of instruction;
• Daily task list management including prioritisation and managing deadlines;
• Work to and maintain Service Level Agreements;
• Work well within the team, act as a role model for Keoghs Values.
• To fully utilise the Case Management system for efficient supervision and progression of files, ensuring that all cases are properly managed and tracked, to ensure completeness of records and to ensure accurate reporting of information to our clients.
• To adhere to Keoghs' financial hygiene practices through the financial Case Management system, ensuring that all financial aspects relating to cases are handled accurately.

WORKING HOURS
35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Law Degree
• No previous experience is necessary
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication
• Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements
• Excellent research skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• 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 – after 1 years’ service
• 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