Paralegal

MDD Forensic Accountants

Paralegal assisting solicitors within an insurance defence litigation team. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing trials with emphasis on communication and organization.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to draft pleadings and manage case files effectively. Proficient in communication and relationship-building, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and financial hygiene practices.

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Law DegreeLegal Research SkillsCase Management System ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsReviewing Discoverable MaterialCompiling Trial BundlesPreparing ChronologiesIdentifying AnomaliesInstructing CounselManaging DeadlinesFinancial Case Management

Soft Skills

Excellent ListeningVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPlanning & OrganisationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Insurance Defence LitigationService Level AgreementsClient InstructionQuantum EvidenceMedico-Legal Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, assisting Qualified Solicitors with caseloads in order to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of Keoghs.
Communicate, build and utilize relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written
Progressing discovery matters by drafting the appropriate pleadings and thoroughly reviewing all discoverable material;
Carrying out legal research, reviewing evolving case law and procedural nuances of certain claims;
Assisting with investigation matters by taking both informal and formal statements from witnesses;
Assisting with trial preparation with compiling trial bundles and helping both clients and witnesses prepare to testify at trial;
Compiling an in-depth analysis of quantum evidence which includes preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies across various sources of evidence to include Hospital and GP notes but also medico-legal reports to assist the lead file handler with reserves calculations;
Instructing Counsel and medico-legal experts by compiling briefs and letters of instruction;
Daily task list management including prioritisation and managing deadlines;
Work to and maintain Service Level Agreements;
Work well within the team, act as a role model for Keoghs Values.
To fully utilise the Case Management system for efficient supervision and progression of files, ensuring that all cases are properly managed and tracked, to ensure completeness of records and to ensure accurate reporting of information to our clients.
To adhere to Keoghs' financial hygiene practices through the financial Case Management system, ensuring that all financial aspects relating to cases are handled accurately.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Degree
No previous experience is necessary
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication
Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to work to agreed targets and service level agreements
Excellent research skills
High level of analytical skills
Excellent IT skills
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

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