About this role
Keoghs are seeking to recruit one Trainee Solicitor for the Casualty Team. The Trainee Solicitor will assist the fee earners in their team and manage their own caseload. You will work as part of a team, supporting those with responsibility for progressing each file from receipt of papers from the insurer/corporate client to resolution of the case. You will also have your own caseload of pre and post litigation casualty files which you will handle under supervision. You will also support the supervising partner
The role will include
- Arranging meetings, consultations, site visits, expert appointments Client, third party, court liaison Instructing counsel as required Assisting other file handlers as required Review and analysis of documents Attending with policyholders and witnesses and preparing witness statements Drafting court documents and correspondence to clients/court/expert witnesses Conducting research to assist in considering liability, quantum and legal disputes Drafting articles, blogs, e-shots commenting on court decisions Preparation of documents for lodging at court Conduct watching briefs at hearings, drafting notes of evidence During the course of the training contract, it is expected the Trainee Solicitor will make sufficient progress in their technical capability, file handling and performance to progress to handle their own files under close supervision.
- In this role, the Trainee Solicitor will be required to: Analyse liability, quantum and causation Draft initial client reports After 12 months appear in court both virtually and at in person hearings including Proofs Completing all Proof preparation including citing witnesses and lodging court documents Negotiating settlement of claims within level of authority Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently handle a caseload