Small Claims Track Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented insurance lawyer to join their dynamic Property Risks & Coverage Team in Bolton. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of property recovery files, conducting thorough investigations, and engaging in settlement negotiations. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the firm encourages flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the insurance sector. Join a team committed to sustainability and success, and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your career and well-being.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of Household and Commercial Property recovery files.
• Conduct investigations and establish causes of action.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Case Management Systems

Attention to Detail

Workload Management

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Keoghs LLP, one of the UK’s leading insurance law firms, offers an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role is based in our Bolton office, with flexible working encouraged for the right candidate.

The Recoveries sub-specialist team works across national offices, primarily from Bolton and Bristol. The SCT team collaborates across offices, so geographic location is not crucial for this role.

This is a Claimant role. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of Household and Commercial Property recovery files, covering a range of perils from well-known insurers, typically up to £25K.

Key Responsibilities

• Initial review and reporting—considering funding, prospects of successful recovery, and triage of claims
• Reviewing evidence
• Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting documents such as letters of claim, claim forms, and particulars to commence proceedings
• Attending conferences and trials with counsel
• Managing routine correspondence
• Liaising with lay and insurer clients
• Engaging in settlement negotiations, including drafting Part 36 offers
• Preparing pre-action and interim applications
• Preparing documents for trial
• Assisting with ADR processes, including mediation
• Court appointments
• Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. The primary location is Bolton, Parklands Office, with attendance required 2 days a week.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage demands
• Attention to detail
• Experience with case management systems

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for handling major litigation and liaising with senior claims handlers

Our Values

Our culture focuses on sustainability and success for our people and clients, with five core values:

• We are connected
• We are dynamic
• We are innovative
• We succeed together

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy or sell 3 days
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with the option to include family within the first month
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health, and wellbeing support
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection
• Pension contribution: 5% employee / 3% employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to online discount sites and various memberships

We are a professional services and technology firm partnering with leading, highly regulated insurance and global businesses. We help clients manage risk, operate core processes, and transform their operations through innovative solutions in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation, and change management. Our team of over 8,000 professionals operates across ten countries, including the UK and the US. Over the past decade, Davies has grown significantly, investing in R&D, innovation, colleague development, and client service, serving more than 1,500 clients in insurance, financial services, public sector, and other regulated industries.