Senior Associate - Complex Property Insurance

Auston Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Auston Legal Ltd seeks an experienced lawyer for their Manchester office, focusing on complex property damage claims. The role involves managing a caseload of insurance-related matters while collaborating with senior partners, requiring strong communications skills, attention to detail, and a legal qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial insurance/commercial litigation experience (5+ PQE).
• Ability to work with case management systems.
• Skills to deal with major litigation and liaise with senior claims handlers.

Responsibilities

• Handle own caseload of complex defendant matters.
• Work closely with a well-regarded Partner on property damage claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication in writing

Prioritisation

Education

Legal qualification (solicitor/FCILEx)

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

The Client

Our client is a highly regarded insurance practice which handles the full spectrum of property damage claims. Our client’s team operates from four offices across the country and is busier than ever. Presently, they are recruiting for several opportunities in their Manchester team.

The team act for a number of 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 handling policy coverage disputes.

The Role

Our client wishes to recruit an experienced lawyer to handle their own caseload (mostly complex defendant matters emanating from various insurable risks) and work closely with a well regarded Partner.

Key Requirements

Previous commercial insurance/commercial litigation experience (5+ PQE)

An ability to prioritise workload

An ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and precise reports

Ability to pay attention to detail

Ability to work with case management systems

The personal skills to deal with major and expensive litigation, including liaising with senior claims handlers

Legal qualification (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)