Small Claims Track Lawyer - Property RecoveriesSmall Claims Track Lawyer - Property Recoveries
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bolton
Description
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role is based in our Bolton office but flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. The Recoveries sub specialist team work across the national offices but primarily from Bolton and Bristol. The SCT/FT team work collaboratively across offices so geographic location is not a crucial factor for this role.
The is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household andmercial Property recovery files which cover a cross section of perils from a selection of the team's well known insurers up to a value of GBP 25K typically.
Key Accountabilities
1. Initial review/report - considering funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage of claim
2. Reviewing evidence
3. Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action
4. Instructing counsel and experts
5. Legal research
6. Drafting generally including letter of claim, claim form and particulars tomence proceedings
7. Attending conferences and trials with counsel
8. Dealing with routine correspondence
9. Liaising with lay and insurer clients
10. Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers
11. Preparing pre-action and interim applications
12. Preparing documents for trial
13. Assisting with ADR (including mediation)
14. Court appointments
15. Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
16. Ensurepliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Recruitment Criteria:
17. Previous experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm
18. An ability to prioritise workload and managepeting demands
19. Ability to pay attention to detail
20. Ability to work with case management systems
Required Soft Skills:
21. The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Benefits
22. 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
23. Simply Health Care Cash Plan
24. 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
25. Death In Service - after 1 years' service
26. Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
27. Cycle to Work Scheme*
28. Tech Scheme*
29. Season Ticket Loan*
30. Gym Flex*
31. Access to Online Discount Sites
32. Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
33. Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
34. Discounts at local retail outlets
*after successfullypleting probation Job ID 6de3bbbc-7db3-4908-b4ee-00561e684be6