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NQ Solicitor
Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a NQ-2 years PQE Solicitor to join our expanding Glasgow team. You will handle your own caseload of litigated Motor Injury, Fraud and Credit Hire cases and assist the Partner in the day to day running of the team and higher value cases. There will be a requirement to undertake court appearance work and supervision of a growing team.
Key Responsibilities
• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents
• Analysis of liability
• Analysis of quantum and causation
• Assisting in drafting advice
• Client liaison
• Court appearance and attendance with counsel
• Drafting documents and correspondence to clients/court/witnesses
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts
• 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 – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
One day a week in the Glasgow office
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• Litigation experience, applications of newly qualified Solicitors are welcome
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent forensic skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work 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
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.
Please click the link below to apply
https://davies.pinpointhq.com/postings/1840f06b-47ad-4b79-bf09-981216acd290
