Professional Indemnity Lawyer

Davies; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Indemnity Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This role offers the unique opportunity to handle complex claims against various professionals, including solicitors and accountants. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while collaborating with lead partners on high-value cases. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path in the competitive field of professional indemnity law. The firm values its employees and provides a supportive environment, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to advance their legal careers.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare – 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in professional indemnity law.
• Strong communication and prioritization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims effectively.
• Liaise with clients and insurers while conducting investigations.

Skills

Legal qualification (Solicitor / FILEX)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Case management systems

Prioritization skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Professional Indemnity Lawyer

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

Description

Role: Professional Indemnity Lawyer

Location: North-West or Birmingham

Salary: To be discussed

Our successful Professional Indemnity team is looking for an experienced individual to be based in either our Liverpool or Birmingham office. (Hybrid working available.) The team is seeking a Solicitor (1-5 years PQE) to deal with claims against solicitors, construction professionals, property professionals, insolvency practitioners and/or accountants as well as advising on some very large and complex policy issues.

The role will involve running a caseload of professional indemnity claims as well as assisting lead partners with high value and multi-party claims. There are also likely to be secondment opportunities in the future. This is an exciting opportunity where the team members are willing to invest their time and expertise in making this a long and successful career for the right candidate in the competitive area of Professional Indemnity claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents and preparing précis reports
• Proactive management of your own caseload
• Liaising with the Insured and Insurers
• Dealing with disclosure
• Reviewing evidence
• Conducting investigations
• Instructing Counsel/Experts
• Research
• Drafting generally
• Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Court appointments
• Attending mediations
• Dealing with adjudications

The individual may also be required to undertake the following:

• Initial report/review
• Periodic review
• Update reports

The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Legal qualification required i.e. Solicitor / FILEX or equivalent
• The personal skills to deal with major litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers
• An ability to prioritise workload
• An ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and concise reports
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work with case management systems

Desirable:

• Previous defendant professional indemnity experience (1-5 years PQE), preferably with some experience of defending claims against Solicitors
• Demonstrate a commercial awareness of the Professional Indemnity market
• Willingness to play a role in the development of client relationships and of the practice as a whole
• Claims handling experience (via a previous secondment or otherwise)

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
• 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