SCT/FT Liability Lawyer

Keoghs Northern Ireland LLP; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm is seeking talented insurance lawyers to join their Property Risks and Coverage Team in Bolton. The role involves defending liability claims, conducting legal research, and engaging in negotiations. Candidates should have previous litigation experience and a law degree. This is a full-time position with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Degree level education and/or postgraduate, preferably in Law.

Responsibilities

• Defended liability claims and advised insurers on liability issues.
• Conducted legal research and drafted court documents.
• Liaised with clients and engaged in settlement negotiations.

Skills

Previous litigation experience

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge of disputes handled

Ability to work with case management systems

Critical thinking

Time management

Ability to work with fast pace litigation

Education

Degree in Law or related field

Job description

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 talented insurance lawyers to join our Property Risks and Coverage Team. This role is based in Bolton. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidates.

Location: Bolton

Department: Legal

Key Responsibilities

• Defended liability claims and advised insurers directly on issues of liability and quantum in respect of claims noted above.
• Reviewing documents and preparing reports
• Dealing with disclosure
• Reviewing witness and expert evidence
• Conducting investigations
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting court documents generally
• 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 and bundles for trial
• Assisting with ADR (including mediation)
• Court appointments
• Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
• Ensuring compliance 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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required/Essential

• Previous litigation experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department
• An ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work with case management systems
• Ability to record time and consider profitability/economics of claims
• Ability to work with fast pace litigation using initiative
• Degree level Education and/or Post graduate (preferably Law)

Desirable

• Previous experience of dealing with property insurance claims
• Knowledge of property liability related issues, breach of contract, negligence, property, and subrogated claims.

Required Soft Skills

• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Ability to prioritise

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries
• Law Practice

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