Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team

Davies; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm is seeking an Assistant Lawyer for their Property Risks and Coverage Team in Manchester. The role involves managing your own caseload and supporting high-value claims, contributing to client development, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have experience in property insurance claims and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits and a flexible working policy are offered, requiring a minimum of one day in the office each week.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – online GP and mental health support

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Qualifications

• Experience handling a caseload from start to finish.
• Able to craft bespoke coverage advices.
• Conduct thorough legal research and document searches.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload.
• Assist in the litigation process for complex cases.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and discussions.

Skills

Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX

Previous defendant property insurance claims experience

Thorough understanding of disputes and claims

Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes

Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload

Keen eye for detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

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. 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

The key responsibilities for these roles will vary depending on the successful candidate's experience level but typically include:

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.
• 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• 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