Assistant Lawyer (Large & Complex Loss)

Davies; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm in the UK seeks a talented insurance lawyer for its Property Risks and Coverage Team in Bolton. This role offers hybrid working with key responsibilities like handling high-value claims, delivering training, and conducting legal research. Candidates should have prior experience in property insurance and strong interpersonal skills. Enjoy benefits including private medical insurance, holiday allowance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Gym Flex

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department.
• Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes and legal liability.
• Keen eye for detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Review documents and prepare draft advices to clients.
• Conduct thorough investigations.
• Attend client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences.

Skills

Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX

Previous defendant property insurance claims experience

Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers

Prioritization: Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

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. With a flexible location policy and the opportunity for hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact. We do, however, require a minimum of one day per week in the office.

As part of our team, you\'ll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer(s) on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million.

You'll also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues. If you’re ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.
• Crafting bespoke coverage advices.
• Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.
• Analysing 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.

Note: 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 Bolton or Bristol, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

Join us and thrive in a role that balances independence and teamwork, ensuring you grow professionally while making a significant impact!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX.
• Experience: Previous defendant property insurance claims experience
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes, legal liability and causation including claim for breach of contract and in negligence and nuisance.

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.

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

* after successfully completing probation