Assistant Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

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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