Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team

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

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm in the UK is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join their dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team in Manchester. The role involves managing a caseload independently and collaborating on high-value complex cases. Candidates should possess a Solicitor/FILEX qualification and previous experience in property insurance claims. The position offers the opportunity for hybrid working, coupled with competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a generous holiday plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Solicitor/FILEX qualification required for the role.
• Previous experience in defendant property insurance claims is essential.
• Strong knowledge of disputes and claims handled by the department.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Draft applications and court proceedings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations.

Skills

Prioritisation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Solicitor/FILEX qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include:
  • Review documents and prepare draft advices to clients.
  • Craft bespoke coverage advices.
  • Support all aspects of the litigation process.
  • Analyse issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.
  • Conduct thorough investigations.
  • Prepare first draft instructions to counsel and experts.
  • Perform legal research and document searches.
  • Attend client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note‑taking and follow‑up.
  • Ensure 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.

Qualifications

• 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 claims for breach of contract and negligence and nuisance.

Desirable

• Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers.

Required Soft Skills

• Prioritisation: Strong ability to manage and prioritise 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.

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.