Associate - Motor and Large Loss

Keoghs

Glasgow

Keoghs Scotland is growing! Step into a high-impact Associate role within our renowned Large Loss/Motor team where you will be working closely with the Partner on the investigation and defence of challenging and rewarding large loss and catastrophic injury cases. You can look forward to managing your own reduced caseload of litigated motor files. In addition, you will also play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the team, with opportunities to appear in court and take on supervisory responsibilities as our team continues to expand. This role would be perfect for those at Associate level or sufficiently qualified senior solicitors looking to take the next step in their legal career.

Why join us?

• Work on complex, high-profile cases and your own reduced caseload of defender motor litigation
• Be part of a supportive and expert team
• Access to career development across broad legal disciplines
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A culture that values integrity, growth, and innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents
• Analysis of liability, quantum and causation
• Assisting in drafting strategic legal advice
• Instructing medical experts and liaising with clients
• Attending court and supporting counsel
• Drafting documents and correspondence to clients, courts and witnesses
• Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required
• Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Other working patterns may be considered.
• Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified solicitor with relevant legal experience
• Litigation experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent forensic skills
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• 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
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• 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
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About Keoghs

Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.

With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we’ve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we’ve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.

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