Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

Keoghs NI is a leading defence litigation firm servicing the biggest household names of Insurance clients.

All levels of experience shall be considered where Keoghs NI will offer be-spoke in-house training to kick-start your legal career post-university, ideally for those seeking to progress to training and qualifying with the IPLS.

Your initial work load will consist of the following tasks which are essential building blocks to independent file management post-qualification:

- Progressing discovery matters by drafting the appropriate pleadings and thoroughly reviewing all discoverable material;
- Carrying our legal research, reviewing evolving case law and procedural nuances of certain claims;
- Assisting with investigation matters by taking both informal and formal statements from witnesses;
- Assisting with trial preparation with compiling trial bundles and helping both clients and witnesses prepare to testify at trial;
- Compiling an in-depth analysis of quantum evidence which includes preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies across various sources of evidence to include Hospital and GP notes but also medico-legal reports to assist the lead file handler with reservescalculations;

**Key Accountabilities**
- Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads in order to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs.
- Communicate, build and utilize 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
- Progressing discovery matters by drafting the appropriate pleadings and thoroughly reviewing all discoverable material;
- Carrying our legal research, reviewing evolving case law and procedural nuances of certain claims;
- Assisting with investigation matters by taking both informal and formal statements from witnesses;
- Assisting with trial preparation with compiling trial bundles and helping both clients and witnesses prepare to testify at trial;
- Compiling an in-depth analysis of quantum evidence which includes preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies across various sources of evidence to include Hospital and GP notes but also medico-legal reports to assist the lead file handler with reservescalculations;
- Instructing Counsel and medico-legal experts by compiling briefs and letters of instruction;
- Daily task list management including prioritisation and managing deadlines
- Work to and maintain Service Level Agreements
- Work well within the team, act as a role model for Keoghs Values

**Experience, Skills and Attributes**
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication
- Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements
- Excellent research skills
- High level of analytical skills
- Excellent IT skills

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

**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

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