Solicitor - Motor Role

Davies; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies in Belfast is seeking a Solicitor to join the Motor team in our Legal Department. You will work with a team of solicitors to progress matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and experts, trial preparation and legal research.

You will also build and develop your own caseload while maintaining compliance and delivering high standards of client care. Strong advocacy, organisational skills and IT proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential.
• Experience with indemnity, liability and quantum is desirable.
• Experience on cases involving complex medical issues is preferred.
• Strong advocacy and client-care skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Motor team as an insurance defence litigation specialist to progress files for client benefit.
• Communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties in person, by phone and in writing.
• Identify next steps on matters and act on agreed plans with the Lead Lawyer.
• Interview witnesses and draft statements.
• Liaise with insured, insurer, witnesses and other parties involved in claims.
• Draft pleadings and applications and instruct counsel.
• Attend conferences, JSMs, mediations remotely or in person.
• Appear in court in person or by telephone as required.
• Deliver performance targets and maintain up-to-date management information for clients.
• Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.

Skills

Legal analysis

Litigation strategy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Case management

Client care

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification (SRA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Solicitor - Motor Role

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Belfast

Description

To work with a team of Solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trail preparation and legal research.

To build and develop your own caseload

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the Motor team as an insurance defence litigation specialist, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs and clients.
• 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
• Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and taking action as agreed.
• Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
• Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
• Drafting pleadings and applications.
• Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.
• Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
• Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
• Maintaining case managements systems with up to date management information for clients.
• To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential.
• Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum desirable.
• Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred.
• Good telephone advocacy skills.
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications.
• Good advocacy skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.
• Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions.
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
• Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude.
• Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
• Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
• Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team.
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Ability to effectively work within a team.
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office).