Solicitor

Keoghs LLP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs LLP is seeking an assistant within the Property Risks and Coverage team to support partners and senior fee earners on large and complex disputes, while managing a personal caseload.

The role covers claims in commercial and domestic settings, including liability, recovery and indemnity disputes; experience or interest in delictual and contractual disputes and litigated work is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims.
• Experience of insurer funded property damage work.
• Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including Proofs.
• Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes.
• Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business.
• An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
• A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence.

Responsibilities

• Run their own case load of pre and post-litigation property damage files and adhere to court timetables.
• Conduct of Court hearings.
• Instructing experts.
• Instructing and working with Counsel.
• Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum.
• Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties.
• Liaising with policyholders and witnesses.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Drafting pleadings/court documents.
• Assisting other file handlers with their case loads.
• Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload.

Skills

Litigation claims

Property damage work

Court hearings

Drafting court documents

Communication skills

Workload organization

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-confidence

Literacy and IT skills

Behaviour framework

Job description

The role is for an assistant within the Property Risks and Coverage team. Day to day this will mean splitting time between assisting the partner and more senior figures within the team on large and complex disputes and managing a personal case load. The work will involve a variety of claims arising in a range of commercial and domestic settings and will include liability, recovery and indemnity disputes. The role would suit a person who has experience / interest in delictual and contractual disputes and litigated work.

Key Responsibilities

The work handled by the successful applicant will include the following

• Running their own case load of pre and post-litigation property damage files Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables
• Conduct of Court hearings
• Instructing experts
• Instructing and working with Counsel
• Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum
• Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
• Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
• Negotiating settlements
• Drafting pleadings/court documents
• Assisting other file handlers with their case loads
• Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload

Working Hours

35 hours per week

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

Primary location for this role is home working. The office location is Glasgow.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims
• Experience of insurer funded property damage work
• Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including Proofs
• Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
• Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
• An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
• A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence
• Team player
• Self-confidence
• Good Literacy and IT skills
• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
• Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework

Required Soft Skills

Personal Effectiveness

• Team Commitment : Values others perspective
• Resilience: Demonstrates self-control
• Passion for Growth and Improvement: Systematically improves performance
• Embracing Change: Responds positively to change

Business Focus

• Client Care: Works to add value for the client
• Decision Making
• Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion
• Commercial Insight: Considers and understands commercial implications