Job Description

Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

LOCATION: Any Office but links with Newcastle preferred – Hybrid Type: Full-Time although Part-Time hours (subject to a minimum of 28 hours per week) will be considered, permanent contract Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience Ref: DAV-2462

Keoghs is a leading law firm with a reputation for excellence in complex litigation. We represent some of the largest insurance providers, offering robust defence strategies in cases involving catastrophic personal injury. We are committed to delivering outstanding client service while helping to shape the future of legal defence in this complex area.
Our Newcastle office is regularly recognised by the Legal 500 as offering a Band 1 level of service / technical expertise. We are seeking an experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyer specialising in defending complex injury claims to work with our Newcastle office. The role is ideal for a driven and detail-orientated professional who is skilled at managing high-value, complex cases and is passionate about providing exceptional legal services in defendant motor insurance claims. The successful candidate will be part of a team working on cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, brachial plexus injuries, serious orthopaedic injuries and fatalities. Cases often involve providing detailed analysis of complex liability disputes and/or the indemnity position of various interested parties. Experience of indemnity related disputes is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management - Working as part of a small team you will support one of our Lead Lawyers with their high value, complex injury Defendant RTA caseload. The majority of the caseload relates to claims with a value from £3million to above £20million.
• Accountability - You will be accountable for communicating & developing relationships with clients as well as the claimant’s legal team. You will also be responsible for maintaining exceptional levels of service by proactive case management.
• Research & Analysis – Conduct thorough legal research and analyse medical records, liability documents, Part 35 reports and witness statements to prepare comprehensive, detailed and technically complex advises on indemnity, liability and quantum issues.
• Court Representation – Be part of a team representing clients in hearings, joint settlement meetings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.
• Development – As well as having the drive and determination for your own career enhancement you will be fully engaged in developing more junior members of the team. You will be able to delegate appropriately and guide in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives – team success is paramount!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX (equivalent to 3-4 years PQE).
• Significant experience in handling or assisting large loss or catastrophic injury files is required; the candidate will be expected to be capable of either handling a case load of large loss injury cases (<£1mill) with supervision or have assisted at a high level on catastrophic injury cases (>£1mill).
• Defendant experience is preferable but Claimant experience at a sufficient level of expertise and seniority will be considered.
• Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules as relevant to high value claims as well as being comfortable researching and/or analysing various legal principles to provide comprehensive advice.
• Strong technical knowledge on assessing liability, quantum issues, procedural issues (e.g. contested interim payment applications).
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to colleagues, clients and third parties.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented, supportive team in a firm that values integrity and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Values: Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading team of legal defence experts, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the role then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• 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
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• 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