Solicitor/Associate

Description

Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a 3-5 PQE solicitor to join our expanding abuse team in Glasgow. You will handle a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse cases (Defender) for both insurer and uninsured clients. It is preferable that applicants will have experience of appearing in the Sheriff court and as instructing agent in the Court of Session. It is also preferable that applicants will have experience in sensitive and complex claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents.
• Analysis of liability.
• Analysis of quantum and causation.
• Assisting in drafting advice.
• Client liaison and site visits.
• Reviewing files to assess litigation strategy/ direction.
• Drafting court documents and correspondence to clients/witnesses.
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel.
• Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required.
• Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.

Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Litigation experience between 3-5 years.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent forensic skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience of sensitive and complex claims is preferable.
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.

About Keoghs

Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.

With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we’ve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we’ve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.