Junior Litigation Lawyer

Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Travelers Legal handles actions against Travelers' policyholders, representing and protecting their interests every step of the way. Established approximately 6 years ago through extensive and close collaboration across all parts of Travelers, it plays an integral part in the provision of an efficient and effective end to end legal service.Having exceeded expectations, Travelers Legal is again looking to expand. You will be an ambitious and personable junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases and to help build on Travelers Legal's numerous successes thus far.Reporting to senior members of the team, you will handle a case load of professional indemnity claims against a variety of professionals but also have the ability to service other types of claims as the ABS expands, including financial risks claims. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. You will also assist with the development of the ABS generally.Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion.What Will You Do?On a day to day basis you will:Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skillsProvide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADRSupervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the teamBuild relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and InsuredsIndependently handle a moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexityWork under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Legal Practice and others in dealing with more complex and high exposure claimsIn addition, you will work with the Head of Legal Practice and others to set and deliver on goals/objectives for the ABS, including involvement in planning the further expansion of the practice.Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised – these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work.To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments.What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Experience in insurance litigation is highly desirableExperience in handling professional indemnity and financial risks cases is desiredAdvanced interpersonal skillsPersuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skillsAbility to clearly and succinctly articulate positionAdvanced presentation skillsAbility to handle and analyse legal issues independently and with minimal supervisionAbility to work collaboratively with team members and othersDemonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexityDemonstrates superior legal acumenDemonstrates personal commitment to professional developmentContinued development of technical skills with the goal of handling the higher complexity/exposure casesPersonal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competencyIntermediate research skillsIntermediate negotiation skillsAbility to prioritise and organise workloadDecision making and problem solving abilitiesSense of urgency/responsivenessWhat Is A Must Have?Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and WalesSome Post Qualification Experience (PQE)