Assistant Lawyer

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.

Department: Legal

Location: Manchester

• 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.

Note:

The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.

• 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location is Manchester, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

• 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

• 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

• 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