Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer

Complex Injury LawyerApplication Deadline: 1 October 2025Department: LegalEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: BirminghamDescriptionJob Title: Assistant LawyerSuitable for: Solicitor / Legal Executive / Paralegal / Lawyer / AssociateAreas of expertise: Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss / Multi-Track / Complex Injury / Personal injury / RTA / EL / PLSalary: Discussed upon initial applicationContract type: Permanent, Full or Part-Time hours consideredLocation: Birmingham, hybrid working 1 day per week in the office (although we would also be open to our other office locations)Ref No: DAV-3453Your Role: As our next Assistant Lawyer to join the Birmingham office, you will be working alongside Partner, Marsha Godwin. You will work closely with Marsha and the team in handling a mixture of complex, high value EL, PL and RTA multi-track claims.The role will also include the need to engage with senior claims handlers in long-standing insurance clients as well as assisting Marsha in activities that enhance and develop Keoghs’ profile. Which, in turn will enhance your own development and career and provide excellent advancement.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Assistant to Marsha:Working with the Partner to manage a caseload of complex injury claims including high value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and fatal claimsCommunicating with insurer clients, dealing with their queries and updating them as the matter progresses.Forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence.Using your existing knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records in order to instruct medical experts, drawing key issues to their attention.Critical analysis of sources of liability evidence and identifying any gaps.Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include advice on indemnity, liability, quantum and causation issues and claims resolution for strategy discussion with the Lead Lawyer.Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and taking action as agreed.Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.Drafting pleadings and applications.Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.Delegate assigned tasks for a Complex Injury Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives.Maintaining case managements systems with up-to-date management information for clients.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseWhat you’ll have:You will be a qualified solicitor, CILEX or have proven legal experience in a similar roleYou will have experience of indemnity, liability and quantumWe will consider a claimant background if you have significant large loss / CAT experienceYou will be a well-rounded lawyer with a deep understanding of case law, litigation practice & process and Court Practice RulesYou will be fully engaged in the development of yourself and othersYou will have the ability to deliver an outstanding service to clientsBenefitsWorking at Keoghs as part of The Davies Group, you will receive a host of benefits that can be flexed to suit your needs:Davies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee Volunteering ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets* after successfully completing probation #J-18808-Ljbffr