Small Claims Track Lawyer - Property

Small Claims Track Lawyer – Property

Application Deadline: 28 May 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Bristol

Description

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK, recognized as a dynamic player in its sector. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. The role is based in our Bristol office, with flexible working arrangements encouraged for the right candidate.

The Recoveries sub-specialist team works across multiple offices, primarily Bolton and Bristol. The SCT team collaborates across locations, so geographic location is flexible for this role.

This is a Claimant role. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Household and Commercial Property recovery files, typically valued up to £25K, covering various perils from well-known insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Initial review and reporting—assessing funding, recovery prospects, and claim triage
• Reviewing evidence
• Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting documents such as letters of claim, claim forms, and particulars to initiate proceedings
• Attending conferences and trials with counsel
• Managing routine correspondence
• Liaising with clients and insurers
• Negotiating settlements, including drafting Part 36 offers
• Preparing pre-action and interim applications
• Preparing trial documentation
• Assisting with ADR processes, including mediation
• Participating in court appointments
• Conducting advocacy via telephone and in person
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The primary location is Bolton, Parklands Office, with attendance required 2 days per week.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle competing demands
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with case management systems

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for managing complex litigation involving senior claims handlers

Values

Our culture emphasizes sustainability and success for our people and clients. Our five core values are:

• We are connected
• We are dynamic
• We are innovative
• We succeed together

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with options to include family within the first month
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare online health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer contributions
• Additional schemes: Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex (post-probation)
• Access to discounts and offers including Gourmet Society, Merlin Attractions, local retail outlets

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