At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and support complex litigation processes.
- Company: Join Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days holiday, and comprehensive health cover.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with opportunities for professional development and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in property risks and coverage while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified solicitor with experience in property insurance litigation.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. The role offers flexible location and hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office.
Department: Legal
Location: Manchester
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management: Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
- When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include:
- Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.
- Crafting bespoke coverage advices.
- Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.
- Analyzing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.
- Conducting thorough investigations.
- Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts.
- Performing legal research and document searches.
- Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up.
- Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.
- For Cases Managed Independently: Handle all aspects of case management, draft applications and court proceedings, engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.
- The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location is London, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX
- Experience: Previous defendant property insurance litigation experience
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer client
- Technical Expertise: Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues
Desirable
- Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers
Required Soft Skills
- Prioritization: Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
- Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in all tasks
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with case management systems
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation
Values
- We are Connected: Building strong relationships within and outside the firm.
- We are Dynamic: Embracing change and innovation to stay ahead.
- We are Innovative: Continuously seeking better ways to serve our clients.
- We Succeed Together: Collaborating as a team to achieve shared goals.
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)
- 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* after successfully completing probation
Solicitor (NQ - 5PQE)- Construction in Manchester employer: Keoghs
Keoghs is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bolton where you can thrive as a Fast Track Limitation Litigator. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from comprehensive onboarding and continuous training, alongside generous perks such as 25 days of holiday and health care plans. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in the legal field.
