Assistant Lawyer

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. 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. Adhere to the Keoghs Values. Technically proficient in dealing with a range of mixed disease cases Effective negotiator Ability to use own initiative Flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken Good listening and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise Ability to work under pressure and to target An enthusiastic and hardworking individual Good level of IT skills