Assistant Lawyer
4 weeks ago
Motor Indemnity Assistant Lawyer
The caseload involves acting for most of the leading UK insurers and our Motor Property team is required to take a collaborative approach with those insurers. You will be part of a team handling some of the most complex motor indemnity property damage claims together with defended liability matters, coverage and motor indemnity recovery matters.
This is a case handling role for a well-rounded lawyer who is well organised and can use their initiative where issues regularly include the question of indemnity/coverage and where rights of action against an uninsured driver and/or the insurer’s customer feature regularly. Tort of deceit is a growing work type and a knowledge of fraud in this sub specialist team is essential.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Initial file review - considering the questions of indemnity, liability, limitation, quantum and strategy
- Preparation and delivery of reports to clients on a NDA basis.
- Considering the question of liability in so far as it relates to policy holders, third parties and other insurers
- Dealing with all aspects of the litigation process through to resolution and/or trial which will include but will not be limited to:
- Drafting witness statements.
- Instructing experts and counsel.
- Carrying out investigations
- Legal research
- Attending meetings, conferences, ADR and preparing notes of meetings.
- Dealing with routine correspondence.
The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated and which they may be required to undertake.
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is Bolton Office.
**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Previous Defendant property insurance litigation experience
- Experience of running own case load
- A working knowledge of principles of motor indemnity
- A knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department and claims handled by the department’s insurer clients.
- Legal qualification required i.e. Solicitor / FILEX
Desirable:
- Previous experience of dealing with Defendant fraud insurance matters.
- Knowledge of claims involving breach of contract, negligence, nuisance and insurance coverage disputes.
**Contract Type**
- Permanent
**Area**
- Property Risk and Coverage
**Sub Area**
- Property Risk and Coverage Bolton
**Office**
- Keoghs Bolton Parklands
**Closing Date**
- 27 Apr 2023
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