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Solicitor

Davies

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

Key Responsibilities

  • The work handled by the successful applicant will include the following
  • Instructing experts
  • Instructing and working with Counsel
  • 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