Property Liability Lawyer

Keoghs LLP; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year which can be

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare - 24/7 online GP and wellbeing

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

PHI/Income Protection

Pension Contribution 5%/3%

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts at Merlin Attractions

Job summary

Keoghs LLP in the UK is seeking talented insurance lawyers to join the Property Risks and Coverage Team, based in Bolton. You will manage a varied caseload of liability and quantum claims, taking ownership of files while contributing to the team's wider success.

Flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidates, with a focus on defending liability claims and advising insurers on property damage disputes.

Qualifications

• Previous litigation experience.
• Knowledge of property-related disputes.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with case management systems.
• Time recording and profitability awareness.
• Ability to work in fast-paced litigation.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports.
• Managing disclosure and evidence.
• Reviewing witness statements and expert reports.
• Conducting investigations.
• Instructing counsel and experts.
• Undertaking legal research.
• 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

Litigation experience

Property disputes

Time recording

Case management systems

Attention to detail

Fast-paced litigation

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Keoghs is one of the UK's leading insurance law firms, renowned for its expertise, innovation, and dynamic approach to legal services. We currently have an exciting opportunity for talented insurance lawyers to join our Property Risks and Coverage Team, based in Bolton.

Working as part of a collaborative and highly regarded team, you will manage a varied caseload of liability and quantum claims, taking ownership of files while contributing to the team's wider success.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of property-related disputes on behalf of many of the UK's leading insurers. Matters include impact damage, fire claims, escapes of water and oil, collision damage, as well as boundary disputes, trespass, and nuisance claims. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across a diverse and technically interesting caseload while working with a market-leading client base.

Flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

The role focuses on defended liability claims, advising leading insurers on liability and quantum issues across a broad range of property damage disputes.

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports
• Managing disclosure and evidence
• Reviewing witness statements and expert reports
• Conducting investigations
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Undertaking legal research
• 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

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required/Essential

• Previous litigation experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department
• An ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work with case management systems
• Ability to record time and consider profitability/economics of claims
• Ability to work with fast pace litigation using initiative
• Degree level Education and/or Post Graduate (preferably Law)

Desirable

• Previous experience of dealing with property insurance claims
• Knowledge of property liability related issues, breach of contract, negligence, property, and subrogated claims

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)
• 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
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• 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