Small Claims Track Lawyer - Property Recoveries in London

Small Claims Track Lawyer – Property Recoveries
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.

Description
The role is a claimant position. The successful candidate will handle a case load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files covering a cross section of perils from a selection of the team\’s well‐known insurers, typically up to a value of £25K.

Key Responsibilities
Initial review/report – considering funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage of claim
Reviewing evidence
Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action
Instructing counsel and experts
Legal research
Drafting generally including letter of claim, claim form and particulars to commence proceedings
Attending conferences and trials with counsel
Dealing with routine correspondence
Liaising with lay and insurer clients
Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and 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
Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Recruitment Criteria
Previous experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm
An ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
Attention to detail
Ability to work with case management systems

Required Soft Skills
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

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

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

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)

Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide

Discounts at local retail outlets

Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level

Employment type
Full‐time

Job function
Legal

Industries
Law Practice

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