Assistant Lawyer (Large & Complex Loss)

Davies; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join its Property Risks and Coverage Team in Bolton. This role involves handling your own caseload, collaborating on significant property damage claims, and participating in training and workshops. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in property insurance claims and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a supportive, dynamic work environment with the flexibility for hybrid work.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Solicitor with experience in defendant property insurance claims.
• Understanding of disputes handled by the department.
• Strong prioritization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Assist lead lawyer with large and complex cases.
• Conduct thorough investigations and legal research.

Skills

Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX

Previous defendant property insurance claims experience

Thorough understanding of disputes and claims

Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes

Experience dealing with challenging customers

Strong ability to manage workload

Keen eye for detail

Comfortable working with case management systems

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Assistant Lawyer (Large & Complex Loss)

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

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.

As part of our team, you'll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer(s) on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million.

You'll also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues. If you’re ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analysing 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.

Working Hours

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

Join us and thrive in a role that balances independence and teamwork, ensuring you grow professionally while making a significant impact!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX.
• Experience: Previous defendant property insurance claims experience
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes, legal liability and causation including claim for breach of contract and in negligence and nuisance.

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*
• 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