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Keoghs

Sep 12, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Belfast

Requirements

  • - Law Degree
  • - No previous experience is necessary
  • - 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
  • - 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

Responsibilities

  • - 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 reserves calculations.
  • - 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Paralegal.

What are the main responsibilities of the Paralegal?

The main responsibilities include assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads, progressing discovery matters, conducting legal research, taking statements from witnesses, preparing for trials, and compiling analysis of evidence.

Is previous experience required for this role?

No previous experience is necessary; however, a Law Degree is required.

What skills are necessary for this Paralegal position?

Necessary skills include excellent research abilities, high-level analytical skills, strong verbal and written communication, and excellent IT skills.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, with an unpaid hour for lunch.

What is the primary location for this job?

The primary location for this job is Belfast.

What are the soft skills required for this role?

Required soft skills include a positive and professional attitude, adaptability, planning and organisation skills, and effective communication.

What type of contract is being offered?

A permanent contract is being offered for this position.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2024.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, this role is suitable for graduates seeking to gain vital legal experience with the aim of progressing their legal career, including attending ILPS.

What values does the company uphold?

The company values are being connected, dynamic, innovative, and succeeding together.

Will I be required to manage my own task list?

Yes, daily task list management, including prioritisation and deadline management, is part of the Paralegal responsibilities.

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Keoghs

An insurance-focused, top 50 law firm, we act decisively for leading insurers and businesses in the insurance industry

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a top 40 law firm, focusing on the insurance sector, acting on behalf of leading insurers, businesses and suppliers to the insurance industry for over 50 years. In 2020, we joined Davies, the specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses. Handling general insurance claims of all types, from the lowest value disputes through to the largest catastrophic losses makes us a trusted strategic partner for our clients. We minimise indemnity spend by combining technical expertise, thought leadership and technology whilst improving processes and services to deliver market-leading outcomes.