We are looking for ambitious, driven candidates who are looking to join a leading Northern Ireland defence firm.  Keoghs NI have grown year on year since inception in 2019, and the successful candidate will benefit from working with an insurance industry leader representing most of the key Insurance clients in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and maintain key and new client relationships, including attendance at appropriate client meetings 

· Management of service delivery and quality to key disease clients

· Assist in increasing the profile of Keoghs NI in the Disease market (which may include the production of marketing information including articles/blogs, delivering training/seminars etc)

· Handling own caseload including high value/complex/nominated cases with appropriate assistance and agreed performance metrics (chargeable hours and billing)

· Contribution to relevant contract tender submissions

· Contribute to the development of key strategies to combat opponent behaviours

Working Hours  

35 Hours per week - Hybrid working 

Primary location for this role is the Belfast office.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Previous experience in litigated defendant insurance work up to £500k including Disease cases, particularly industrial disease claims including HAVS, Mesothelioma, Plaques and Asbestosis claims, Dermatitis and hearing loss claims. 

• An ability to prioritise workload & strong attention to detail

• Ability to work with case management systems

Desirable

• Proven track record in working within a team within a legal environment

Previous experience of contributing tenders and pricing
· Behaviours - displays a positive and professional attitude towards their work and colleagues in line with Keoghs Shared Behaviours

· Communication – ability to adapt communication style to ensure a mutual understanding is achieved both with customers and colleagues

· Planning & Organisation – ability to structure, manage and prioritise workload accordingly

Adaptability – ability to adapt to different situations and tasks, whilst maintaining quality and service

Job Benefits

• 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
• 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