Assistant Lawyer
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Liverpool
Description
To support a Complex Disease Lawyer to manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability. The Assistant will be supporting a Complex Disease Lawyer on a variety of complex disease cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing documents and preparing reports.
- Dealing with disclosure
- Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)
- Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements.
- Instructing Counsel / Experts
- Research
- Drafting generally
- Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
- Dealing with routine correspondence
- Court appointments.
- Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds
- Ensure adherence to Court timetables
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011
- Adhere to the Keoghs Values
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is: Liverpool
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Technically proficient in handling a varied caseload of disease matters.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Able to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues.
- Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities and workloads.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain focus and accuracy.
- Highly organised, with effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Capable of performing under pressure and meeting demanding targets and deadlines.
- Positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.
Job Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- 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 – after 1 years’ service
- 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
Assistant Lawyer in Liverpool employer: Davies Group
Davies Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a dynamic work environment where autonomy and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and evolving benefits such as holiday pay and well-being programs, employees are empowered to reach their full potential while contributing to meaningful projects in the insurance sector. Join us in the UK to be part of a diverse team that values your contributions and supports your career journey.
