Litigation Executive

Keoghs LLP ,
Carnforth, Lancashire
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Litigation Executive/File Handler Assistant - Property & Coverage 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 to join our Property Risks and Coverage Team. This role is based in our head office in Bolton, situated in the University of Bolton Stadium. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidates. Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team handling commercial liability and quantum claims. You will also be running your own small personal caseload but always with the support of other more experienced lawyers. The caseload involves acting for most of the leading UK insurers on issues ranging from fires, escapes of water, escapes of oil, subsidence, collision damage as well as boundary disputes, trespass and nuisance claims. Key Accountabilities The role has a particular focus on policy coverage, subrogated recoveries and defended liability claims and the work will involve advising a number of well-known insurers directly on issues of liability, quantum and policy coverage in respect of claims arising out of fires, escapes of water, escapes of oil, subsidence, collision damage as well as boundary disputes, trespass and nuisance claims. The role will also involve advising insurer clients on issues of first party fraud and close working with insurer clients in respect of complaints to the FOS. 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 for trial • Assisting with ADR (including mediation) • Court appointments • Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person • Ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 Essential Skills & Attributes • Previous litigation experience • A knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department and claims handled by the • Degree level Education and/or Post graduate Desirable: • Previous experience of dealing with insurance claims • Knowledge of product liability related issues, breach of contract, negligence, property law, insurance coverage issues • Experience of dealing with complaints to the FOS referrals What we Can Offer You •A learning culture with employee development at the heart of the people development pathway •Excellent flexible benefits including Annual leave entitlement and Healthcare Cash Plan as standard Standard 35 hour week Keoghs is one of the leading providers of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We combine proven processes, technology and a low cost infrastructure with deep legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. 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; We listen, are down to earth and supportive We work together towards a common goal We’re friendly with a can do attitude We care about our clients We evolve

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