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Application deadline: 29 May 2025
Department: Legal
Location: Bolton
Description
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK, recognized for its dynamism in the sector. We are seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join our Legal team, focusing on policy coverage and insurance litigation.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle household and commercial property recovery files
* Build client relationships through training and mentoring
* Deliver legal solutions to complex problems
* Participate in training seminars and workshops for insurer clients
* Conduct legal research, draft documents, and assist in court proceedings
* Engage in settlement negotiations and prepare legal documents for trial
* Assist with ADR processes, including mediation
* Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The role is based at Parklands, Bolton, with a hybrid working model requiring 1 day in the office.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
* Experience in Defendant insurance litigation, particularly recoveries
* Knowledge of household and commercial recoveries
* Strong prioritization and attention to detail skills
* Experience with case management systems
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and senior claims handlers
Values
Our culture emphasizes sustainability and success, guided by our core values: We are connected, Dynamic, Innovative, and Succeed together.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy or sell days
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with family options available
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including online GP, mental health support, and legal wellbeing resources
* Death in Service and Critical Illness Cover
* Income Protection, Pension contributions, Cycle to Work, Tech schemes, and more
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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