Injury Lawyer

CatastrophicInjury Lawyer (Complex Claims) - Senior Associate\n

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• Newcastle (Hybrid Working) other locations will be considered
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• Competitive + Excellent Benefits
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• Experience 4-8 years PQE
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Work on Life-Changing Cases. Build a Career That Matters.\n
\nAt Keoghs, we dont just handle claimswe help shape outcomes in some of the most complex and sensitive cases in the UK. Were now looking for a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to join our market-leading Complex Injury Team.\n
\nThis is your opportunity to work on high-value, multi-million-pound claims involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal casesalongside some of the most respected legal professionals in the field.\n
\nWhy This Role Stands Out\n

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• Work on catastrophic and complex claims valued up to £10m+
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• Collaborate with industry-leading lawyers and insurer clients
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• Gain exposure to cutting-edge legal and medical issues
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• Play a key role in mentoring and developing junior talent
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• Enjoy flexible hybrid working (minimum 1 day in office)
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What Youll Be DoingYoull be at the heart of complex litigationmanaging or supporting high-value catastrophic injury claims from instruction through to resolution.\n
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• Managing a caseload of serious injury claims including ultra-high-value matters
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• Advising on liability, quantum, and indemnity issues
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• Working closely with a Lead Lawyer on multi-million-pound cases
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• Building strong, trusted relationships with insurer clients
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• Supporting and developing junior team members
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• Contributing to initiatives that enhance Keoghs market profile
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What we're looking forWere seeking a technically strong, commercially aware lawyer who thrives in a high-performance environment.\n
\nYour Experience & Skills:\n

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• Qualified Solicitor (48 years PQE) or qualified CILEX lawyer
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• Proven experience working on catastrophic or large loss injury claims
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• Strong understanding of litigation, case law, and court procedures
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• Ability to handle or support complex, high-value cases with confidence
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• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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• Calm under pressure, with strong prioritisation and organisational ability
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• Defendant experience is ideal, but strong claimant backgrounds will also be considered
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\nWe anticipate this role will be appointed up to Senior Associate level; however, this will ultimately depend on the successful candidates experience. We welcome applications from individuals across a range of experience levels, and the appropriate level will be discussed during the application and interview process.Job Benefits\n

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• Davies Incentive Plan
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• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
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• Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
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• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
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• 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
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• Death in Service
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• Critical Illness Cover
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• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
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• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
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• Cycle to Work Scheme*
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• Tech Scheme*
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• Season Ticket Loan*
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• Gym Flex*
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• Access to Online Discount Sites
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• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
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• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
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• Discounts at local retail outlets
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*after successfully completing probation\n
About KeoghsKeoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We 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.\n
\nWith more than 50 years experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.\n
\nWe invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, weve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; weve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.\n
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