Lawyer - Property

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Davies Full time

OverviewDepartment: LegalEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: BirminghamKeoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have several exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyer to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton, Birmingham, or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recovery team works across the national offices; however, location is not the determining factor for success in this role.This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the team’s well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10K and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in claims valued over £ 100,000 will be a differential.This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems.Key ResponsibilitiesInitial review/report and consideration of fundingInvestigating evidential matters to establish cause of actionDealing with disclosureReviewing evidenceInstructing counsel and expertsLegal researchDrafting generallyAttending conferences and trials with counselDealing with routine correspondenceLiaising with lay and insurer clientsEngaging in settlement negotiations including consideration andDrafting of Part 36 offersPreparing pre-action and interim applicationsPreparing documents for trialAssisting with ADR (including mediation)Court appointmentsConducting advocacy by telephone and in personEnsure compliance with the SRA Standards & RegulationsSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseRecruitment Criteria:Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability0 - 3 years Defendant’s property litigation experienceExperience of running a case loadA working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveriesRequired Soft Skills: An ability to prioritise workloadAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to work with case management systemsThe personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlerBenefitsDavies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee Volunteering ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets* after successfully completing probation #J-18808-Ljbffr

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