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Keoghs

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Consulting
    Legal
  • Liverpool
  • 6d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a full practicing certificate or Higher Rights of Audience, expertise in insurance fraud/PI, strong written communication skills, and self-motivation.
  • You will conduct advocacy, drafting, and advisory work, assist senior team members, deliver training, mentor junior advocates, and support product development and team growth.

Requirements

  • - Full practising certificate (if Barrister)
  • - Higher Rights of Audience (if solicitor)
  • - Enthusiasm to develop advocacy career.
  • - Experience in insurance fraud; general PI; EL/PL and/or professional negligence
  • - Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
  • - Ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and concise reports
  • - Tenacious and self motivated

Responsibilities

  • - Undertake advocacy, drafting and advisory work; including but not limited to: pleadings, interlocutory hearings, small claims, fast track trials, sanctions (including private prosecution) and recoveries.
  • - Assisting more senior members of the team in the delivery of the above.
  • - Assist in delivering advocacy and litigation training / updates for fee earners.
  • - Assist in supervision / mentoring of Band One Advocates.
  • - Undertake client facing, product development tasks as required.
  • - Assist in the development of the in house advocacy team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Solicitor Advocate - Band 1.

Where is the primary location for this role?

The primary location for this role is Liverpool, specifically at St. Pauls Square.

Is the role full-time or part-time?

The role can be on a part-time basis, with options for 3 or 4 days per week, and we are flexible on hours.

What are the key accountabilities for this position?

Key accountabilities include undertaking advocacy, drafting and advisory work, assisting senior team members, delivering training updates, mentoring Band One Advocates, and participating in client-facing product development tasks.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include a full practising certificate (if a Barrister), Higher Rights of Audience (if a Solicitor), and being a qualified Solicitor or equivalent.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Experience in insurance fraud, general personal injury (PI), employer's liability (EL), public liability (PL), and/or professional negligence is preferred.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

What values does Keoghs LLP uphold?

Keoghs LLP values include being connected, dynamic, innovative, and succeeding together.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type is permanent.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is September 24, 2024.

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.