Assistant Lawyer - Policy Coverage

Keoghs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Employee Resource Groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm in Manchester seeks a talented insurance lawyer to join their Property Risks and Coverage Team. This role involves case management, document reviews, and client interactions. Candidates should have previous property insurance litigation experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• APrevious defendant property insurance litigation experience is required.
• Strong understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department.
• Keen eye for detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Assist a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer with document reviews and advices.
• Draft applications and court proceedings.

Skills

Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX

Experience in property insurance litigation

Customer relations experience

Communication skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

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