Property Damage Solicitor

Auston Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance practice in Manchester seeks an experienced lawyer to manage a diverse caseload, including liability claims and coverage disputes. The role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside partners on complex matters within a dynamic team specializing in property damage. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial insurance and a proven ability to prioritize and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years PQE in commercial insurance or commercial litigation.
• Ability to prioritize workload and prepare concise reports.
• Skills in dealing with senior claims handlers on large litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-ranging caseload including liability claims and coverage disputes.
• Support Partners with complex cases and potential recoveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Solicitor/FCILEx qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

The Client

Our client is a highly regarded insurance practice known for their work in the property damage sector. They have one of the largest teams in the market and Manchester is a key location for their regional property damage offering. The team act for numerous composite insurers and carry out all kinds of property damage work, including complex liability claims and subrogated recoveries arising from the full range of insurable risks. The team are also known for advising on policy coverage and handling pure construction disputes.

The role:

Our client wishes to recruit an experienced lawyer to handle a wide-ranging caseload of their own and support Partners with complex matters. The successful candidate can expect to handle liability claims and coverage disputes. There is potential to handle complex recoveries too.

Key requirements:

• Previous commercial insurance/commercial litigation experience (4 – 8 PQE)
• 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
• The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers
• Legal qualification required – solicitor/FCILEx

Desirable:

• 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)