Property Disputes Lawyer - Risk & Coverage (Remote)

Davies; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoghs in Glasgow is seeking a Solicitor to join the Property Risks and Coverage team. You will split time between assisting the partner and more senior figures on large disputes and managing a personal caseload.

The work covers liability, recovery and indemnity disputes arising in commercial and domestic settings; the role suits someone with experience or interest in delictual and contractual disputes and litigated work.

Qualifications

• Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims.
• Experience of insurer funded property damage work.
• Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including proofs.
• Experience of drafting court documents and understanding processes.
• Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business.
• An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
• A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence.
• Team player with self-confidence.

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload of pre and post-litigation property damage files.
• Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables.
• Conduct of Court hearings.
• Instructing experts.
• Instructing and working with Counsel.
• Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum.
• Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties.
• Liaising with policyholders and witnesses.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Drafting pleadings/court documents.
• Assisting other file handlers with their case loads.
• Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload.

Skills

Litigation experience

Property damage

Court hearings

Drafting pleadings

Client communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Instructing experts

Instructing counsel

Team player

Self-confidence

IT skills

Job description

Keoghs in Glasgow is seeking a Solicitor to join the Property Risks and Coverage team. You will split time between assisting the partner and more senior figures on large disputes and managing a personal caseload.

The work covers liability, recovery and indemnity disputes arising in commercial and domestic settings; the role suits someone with experience or interest in delictual and contractual disputes and litigated work.