Senior Claims Lawyer

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

About the Role


We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Claims Lawyer to join our Complex Injury Claims Team at Keoghs. As a Senior Claims Lawyer, you will play a key role in handling large loss claims, working closely with our Lead Lawyers and senior claims handlers to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities


Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, including those involving catastrophic injuries and claims in excess of £1m.
  2. Working with the Lead Lawyer to develop and implement strategies for handling complex claims, including those involving indemnity, liability, and quantum issues.
  3. Communicating with insurer clients, advising them on all aspects of claims and keeping them updated as the matter progresses.
  4. Developing relationships with Keoghs' clients to attract work on an instruction-by-instruction basis.
  5. Drafting pleadings, including defences and counter schedules, in complex cases.
  6. Conducting forensic analysis of voluminous liability and quantum evidence, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence.
  7. Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling, including indemnity, liability, quantum, causation, and strategy.
  8. Building rapport with solicitors for other parties to engage meaningfully with them to progress the matter to conclusion and achieve excellent results for our clients.
  9. Attending site visits, MDT meetings, client meetings, mediation, and JSMs.
  10. Engaging with counsel and experts in conference and on the telephone.
  11. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
  12. Record chargeable hours per day.
  13. Delegation to more junior members of the team and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives.
  14. Maintaining case management systems with up to date management information for clients.
  15. Ensure compliance with the SRA standards & regulations.


Requirements


To be successful in this role, you will need:

  1. Qualified solicitor, CILEX, or proven relevant legal experience.
  2. High value multi-track personal injury file handling experience.
  3. Experience of handling cases in excess of £100K.
  4. Group Litigation and/or claims against the police experience would be highly advantageous.
  5. Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
  6. Strong knowledge of relevant insurance principles.
  7. Ability to weigh facts, apply the law, and make decisions.
  8. Driven to achieve, take development opportunities when they arise, with a positive attitude.
  9. Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
  10. Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
  11. Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
  12. Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction, and guidance to more junior members of the team.


About Keoghs


Keoghs is a leading law firm specialising in insurance and liability claims. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results for our clients and providing a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team members.

Contract Type


Permanent
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