Solicitor - Motor

Responsibilities

Communicate, build and utilise 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 and handling cases within your agreed handling authority.
Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
Drafting pleadings and applications.
Maintaining case management systems with up-to-date management information for clients.

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.
Instructing counsel and attending conferences, consultations, 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.
To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations

Law Degree & qualified Solicitor (5 + years PQE).
Previous experience in defence insurance litigation is desired but not essential.
Good telephone advocacy skills.
Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and client care skills.
Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Rules.
Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
Confidence to take initiative and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements.
Excellent research skills.
High level of analytical skills.
Excellent IT skills.
Working Hours

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