Overview
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have several exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyer to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton, Birmingham, or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recovery team works across the national offices; however, location is not the determining factor for success in this role.
This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files dealing with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) for a selection of the team’s well known insurers. Typical claim values range from £10K to over £100K, with experience handling claims valued over £100K a differentiating factor.
Department and Location
Department: Legal
Location: Bristol (opportunity to work across Bolton, Birmingham or Bristol depending on assignment)
Responsibilities
* Initial review/report and consideration of funding
* Investigating evidential matters to establish cause of action
* Dealing with disclosure
* Reviewing evidence
* Instructing counsel and experts
* Legal research
* Drafting generally
* Attending conferences and trials with counsel
* Dealing with routine correspondence
* Liaising with lay and insurer clients
* Engaging in settlement negotiations
* Drafting of Part 36 offers
* Preparing pre-action and interim applications
* Preparing documents for trial
* Assisting with ADR (including mediation)
* Court appointments
* Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
* Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Recruitment Criteria:
* Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability
* 0–3 years Defendant’s property litigation experience
* Experience of running a caseload
* Working knowledge and understanding of Household and Commercial recoveries
Required Soft Skills:
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work with case management systems
* Strong client-relations and communication skills for working with senior claims handlers
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year (increases with service level; option to buy/sell 3 days)
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) with option to upgrade within first month
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and wellbeing resources
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness Cover
* PHI/Income Protection
* Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Employee Resource Groups
* Employee Volunteering Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Gym Flex
* Discounts through online sites and at local retailers
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
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