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Solicitor - Motor

Job LocationBelfast
EducationNot Mentioned
SalarySalary negotiable
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Keoghs Northern Ireland are seeking to recruit a Solicitor to join our expanding team in Belfast. You will handle a varied caseload of litigated motor injury, fraud and credit hire cases within the County Court jurisdiction.Compensation packageHyrbrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote,Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Death In Service - after 1 year,Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym FlexBT1 4LSKey Accountabilities

  • Create initial case strategy following Client Guidelines and review of information available
  • Undertake discussions and negotiations with Insured, Insurer and Third Party Solicitors to pursue the rapid and appropriate settlement of cases and the apportionment of costs
  • Undertake Court Hearings to ensure progress is maximised and all actions have been undertaken to bring the case to settlement
  • Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management and management information systems to ensure completeness of records and aid business decision making
  • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
  • Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements and Lexcel standards
  • Updating reports
  • Meeting agreed performance targets
  • Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
  • Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested
  • To ensure compliance with the LSNI guidelines
Working Hours35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Whilst the core working hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm the Fee Earner will be expected to work such hours as are necessary to achieve their targets and it is expected that if the demandsof work require it, longer hours will be worked to achieve these expectations.Experience, Skills and Qualifications Essential Skills and Attributes:
  • Litigation experience, handling own caseload, (preferably defence motor) Previous experience of Credit Hire desirable
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent forensic skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently, keeping to strategy but flexible enough to adapt to change
Required Soft Skills:
  • Behaviours - displays a positive and professional attitude towards their work and colleagues in line with Keoghs Shared Behaviours
  • Communication - ability to adapt communication style to ensure a mutual understanding is achieved both with customers and colleagues
  • Planning & Organisation - ability to structure, manage and prioritise workload accordingly
  • Adaptability - ability to adapt to different situations and tasks, whilst maintaining quality and service
  • Quality of Service - to be able to demonstrate an understanding of all detailed aspects of the service and function, and how that contributes to the success of the division
ValuesOur culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;Our ValuesWe are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed together

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