Senior Solicitor - Commercial Litigation

Senior Solicitor – Large Loss This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within the Belfast Team dealing with large loss claims. In this role you will assist the lead lawyer with complex, high value High Court cases, which will include casualty as well as motor claims, including catastrophic injury cases. You will also handle your own caseload of claims valued between £100k-£250k. Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail is essential. The role includes the need to engage with sophisticated senior claims handlers in long-standing insurance clients and you may also be required to assist the lead lawyer with activities which enhance and develop the firms profile. Key Responsibilities You will work as part of a team progressing each file from receipt of papers from the insurer client to resolution of the claim. Working with the Lead Lawyer to manage a caseload of complex injury claims including high value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and fatal claims. Handling your own caseload of claims valued between £100k-£250k Communicating with sophisticated insurer clients, dealing with their queries and updating them as the matter progresses. Forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence. Using your existing knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records in order to instruct medical experts, drawing key issues to their attention. Critical analysis of sources of liability evidence and identifying any gaps. Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include advice on indemnity, liability, quantum and causation issues and claims resolution for strategy discussion with the Lead Lawyer. Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and taking action as agreed. Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc. Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person. Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards. Delegate assigned tasks for a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives. To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations. Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday Friday 9am 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Belfast Office. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential. Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred. Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required. Good telephone advocacy skills. Good advocacy skills. Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules. Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions. Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude. Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel and Office). 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 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) About the company ? The company is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. They 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 they have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling them to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. They combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables them to create individual solutions for each of their clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. They invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for their insurance clients, and are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through their proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, theyve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; theyve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for their clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, they lead the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry. Skills: Defence Insurance Litigation Solicitor Lawyer