Small Claims Track Lawyer - Property

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm is seeking a Small Claims Track Lawyer for its Property Risks & Coverage Team in Bolton. The role involves handling household and commercial property recovery files, conducting investigations, and managing litigation processes. The firm offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a culture of innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25+ days holiday, with buy/sell options

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Health and wellbeing support

Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover

Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)

Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loan

Discounts and memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in Defendant or Claimant litigation is essential.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and establish causes of action.
• Draft letters of claim and attend court appointments.
• Manage routine correspondence and liaise with clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Effective communication

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19.05.2025

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Keoghs LLP is a leading insurance law firm in the UK, recognized for its dynamic approach. We are seeking a talented insurance lawyer for our Property Risks & Coverage Team, based in Bolton with flexible working options.
The Recoveries sub-team works across national offices, primarily Bolton or Bristol. The SCT team collaborates across offices, so location is flexible.

This is a Claimant role handling Household and Commercial Property recovery files, typically valued up to £25K, involving a range of perils from reputable insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Initial review/report – assess funding, prospects, and claim triage
• Review evidence
• Conduct investigations and establish causes of action
• Instruct counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting including letters of claim, claim forms, and particulars
• Attend conferences and trials with counsel
• Manage routine correspondence
• Liaise with clients and insurers
• Settlement negotiations and Part 36 offers
• Prepare pre-action and interim applications
• Prepare trial documents
• Assist with ADR, including mediation
• Attend court appointments
• Conduct advocacy by phone and in person
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours

35 hours/week, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, with 1 unpaid lunch hour. Primary location Bolton, Parklands Office, with 2 days attendance required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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

Soft Skills

• Effective communication for handling major litigation and liaising with senior claims handlers

Values

Our culture emphasizes sustainability, success, and core values: connectedness, dynamism, innovation, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25+ days holiday, with buy/sell options
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), family options available
• Health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection
• Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts and memberships

We are a professional services and technology firm supporting insurance and regulated businesses worldwide, focusing on managing risk, transforming processes, and delivering innovative solutions. With over 8,000 professionals across ten countries, Davies has experienced significant growth and serves a diverse client base.