Assistant Lawyer - Policy Coverage

Overview

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. Location: Manchester. 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.

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

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 (available after probation)
• Tech Scheme (available after probation)
• Season Ticket Loan (available after probation)
• Gym Flex (available after probation)
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

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