Solicitor - Belfast, United Kingdom - Keoghs LLP

Keoghs LLP

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Solicitor

Job Purpose

To manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and maintain key and new client relationships, including attendance at appropriate client meetings
Assist in increasing the profile of Keoghs NI in the marketplace (which may include the production of marketing information including articles/blogs, delivering training/seminars etc)
Handling own mixed caseload within agreed performance metrics (chargeable hours and billing)
Assist development of key strategies to combat opponent behaviours.
Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements and Lexcel standards
Updating reports
Instructing Counsel / Experts where appropriate
Meeting agreed performance targets
Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
To ensure compliance with the LSNI guidelines
Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Attributes:

Essential

Previous experience in litigated defendant insurance work
An ability to prioritise workload & strong attention to detail
Ability to work with case management systems
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Excellent forensic skills
Effective negotiator
Ability to work as part of a team and independently, keeping to strategy but flexible enough to adapt to change

Required Soft Skills:

Ability to engage with a team/individuals & create a positive working environment
Strong communication skills
Ability to delegate effectively
Ability to identify pragmatic solutions to challenges
Ability to create an environment where 2 way feedback is encouraged and acted upon

Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;

Keoghs values
We listen, are down to earth and supportive

We work together towards a common goal

We're friendly with a can do attitude

We care about our clients

We evolve