Property Liability Claims Lawyer Flexible Hours

Keoghs; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year (rises with/3

Healthcare Cash Plan

Death In Service

Pension 5% employee / 3% employer

Employee Resource Groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Job summary

Keoghs, a leading UK insurance law firm, invites applications for an insurance litigation role based in Bolton with primary location in Bolton. The role involves managing liability and quantum claims within the Property Risks and Coverage Team, taking ownership of files and contributing to team success.

Flexible working arrangements are available. The department handles complex property-related disputes for major insurers, including damage and boundary disputes, with opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Previous litigation experience and ability to handle disputed claims.
• Understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department.
• Proficiency with case management systems and time recording.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports
• Managing disclosure and evidence
• Reviewing witness statements and expert reports
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Drafting court documents and pleadings
• Attending hearings, conferences and trials
• Liaising with insurer and lay clients
• Handling correspondence and settlement negotiations
• Drafting and advising on Part 36 offers
• Preparing applications and trial bundles
• Supporting ADR, including mediation
• Attending court appointments
• Conducting advocacy in person and remotely
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations

Skills

Previous litigation experience

Knowledge of disputes handled by dept.

Prioritise workload

Attention to detail

Case management systems

Record time and profitability

Fast-paced litigation

Law degree or higher

Education

Law degree

Postgraduate qualification (preferred)

Job description

Keoghs, a leading UK insurance law firm, invites applications for an insurance litigation role based in Bolton with primary location in Bolton. The role involves managing liability and quantum claims within the Property Risks and Coverage Team, taking ownership of files and contributing to team success.

Flexible working arrangements are available. The department handles complex property-related disputes for major insurers, including damage and boundary disputes, with opportunities to develop