Junior Litigator

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Litigator to join their dynamic Claims Management department. In this pivotal role, you will manage a portfolio of litigated cases, ensuring timely judgments and effective recovery of damages. The position offers a unique opportunity for personal development and progression within a supportive team environment. With a focus on quality work and collaboration, you will contribute to achieving departmental targets while enhancing your legal expertise. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year

Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment or legal academic background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation processes effectively to meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Organize and prioritize workload using case management systems.

Skills

Legal Experience

Quantum Negotiations

Tort Law Knowledge

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Legal Academic Background

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Junior Litigator

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and other players in the insurance sector.

The department handles pursuing subrogated recoveries for insurer clients. This new role within our post-litigation team involves managing a portfolio of Delegated (DA) litigated cases where no defence has been received, ensuring damages and costs are recovered, requesting judgments timely, and referring cases to enforcement if necessary. Additionally, there will be a small allocation of liability-admitted vehicle damage claims for training purposes and a potential progression route.

Key Accountabilities

• Organise, prioritise, and manage your workload according to standard procedures to meet critical dates, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Manage litigation processes effectively to meet KPIs and SLAs, including:
• Adhering to court deadlines
• Drafting court documents
• Applying for judgments
• Negotiating quantum and settlements
• Ensuring prompt payment of damages and costs
• Instructing enforcement actions
• Use case management systems effectively to ensure:
• Accurate and timely reserving of cases and information
• Meeting critical dates
• Documenting actions and strategies via file notes
• Labeling documents clearly
• Populating relevant client MI for case status updates
• Deliver quality work meeting audit standards.
• Drive personal development.
• Contribute to team efforts by collaborating to achieve targets and maintaining positive morale.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment or legal academic background.
• Preferable experience in quantum negotiations or tort law knowledge.
• Proven ability to:
• Meet deadlines
• Handle calls and enquiries
• Organise and prioritise workload using case management systems
• Work collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Open to constructive feedback and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (option to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – online GP, mental health support, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
• Death In Service after 1 year
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to online discounts and memberships

*after successful probation