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Keoghs LLP
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Horwich, Greater Manchester
Solicitor
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Assistant Solicitor - Bolton 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 a talented insurance lawyer to join our Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role will be based at our Bolton office. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team handling high value property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK - fires, escapes of water, construction and engineering failures. You will also be running your own case load. The caseload involves acting for most of the leading UK insurers in respect of household and commercial subrogation claims of all values. Often one major event will give rise to our early engagement and multiple involvements. The role has a particular focus on recovery claims advising insurers directly on issues of subrogation across a variety of insurance product types including household, commercial, EL/PL and latent defects. The role will also include advising insurers on issues of policy indemnity and insurers’ liabilities arising under liability policies. This is a technical and client-facing roles for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. Key Accountabilities • Reviewing documents and preparing reports. • Dealing with disclosure • Reviewing evidence • Conducting investigations • Instructing counsel and experts • Legal research • Drafting 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 The individual will also be required to undertake the following: • Initial report/ review • Periodic review • Update reports • MI updating The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated and which they may be required to undertake. Essential Skills & Attributes • Previous litigation experience • A knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department and claims handled by the department’s insurer clients • An ability to prioritise workload • Ability to pay attention to detail • Ability to work with case management systems • The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers • Legal qualification required i.e. Solicitor / FILEX Desirable: • Previous insurance experience, property and coverage • Knowledge subrogation insurance issues • Knowledge of product liability relates issues, breach of contract, negligence, and property law. 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 We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for interest in this position and in our organisation Strictly no agencies please Keoghs is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of a disability please contact recruitment.