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 prospect 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.Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team handling liability and quantum claims, handling cases in your own right. This caseload involves acting for most of the leading UK insurers on issues ranging from impact damage, fires, escapes of water, escapes of oil, collision damage as well as boundary disputes, trespass and nuisance claims.

Key Responsibilities
The role has a particular focus on defended liability claims and the work will involve advising a number of well-known insurers directly on issues of liability, quantum in respect of claims as noted above.

Key accountabilities for the role will include:

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

Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & RegulationsWorking Hours35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton

Required/Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise





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

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. Keoghs values:We are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe 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)

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

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