Solicitor – Property Risks and Coverage

Role Overview

• Running their own case load of pre and post-litigation property damage files Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables
• Conduct of Court hearings
• Instructing experts
• Instructing and working with Counsel
• Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum
• Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
• Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
• Negotiating settlements
• Drafting pleadings/court documents
• Assisting other file handlers with their case loads
• Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload

Working Hours ** 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is home working. The office location is Glasgow.

Requirements

• Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims
• Experience of insurer funded property damage work
• Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including Proof
• Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
• Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
• An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
• A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence
• Team player
• Self-confidence
• Good Literacy and IT skills
• Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
• Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework

Required Soft Skills: **Personal Effectiveness Team Commitment

• Values others perspective Resilience
• Demonstrates self-control Passion for Growth and Improvement
• Systematically improves performance Embracing Change
• Responds positively to changeBusiness Focus Client Care
• Works to add value for the client Decision Making Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion Commercial Insight
• Considers and understands commercial implications

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 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 wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation