Solicitor (1PQE - 6PQE) - Policy Coverage




Department: Legal




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Bolton




Description



Keoghs LLP is one of the UK's leading insurance law firms, renowned for its expertise, innovation and client service.



We are currently recruiting for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload of household and commercial property recovery claims on behalf of a portfolio of well-established insurer clients.



This is a challenging role offering a blend of technical legal work and client engagement. It will suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys tackling complex issues, providing pragmatic advice, and developing strong relationships with clients.



A key aspect of the role is supporting the team's client-facing initiatives. The team regularly delivers seminars, workshops and technical training to insurer clients, and candidates should be enthusiastic about contributing to the development and delivery of these sessions, while helping to strengthen existing client relationships and identify new opportunities for growth.




Key Responsibilities

• Conducting initial case reviews and reporting on strategy, liability and prospects of recovery


• Managing disclosure exercises and reviewing documentary evidence


• Undertaking detailed investigations and analysing complex evidential issues


• Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts and other external stakeholders


• Carrying out legal research and providing clear, practical advice


• Drafting a range of legal documents, pleadings and correspondence


• Attending conferences, mediations, hearings and trials with counsel


• Maintaining regular contact with insurer and lay clients, providing timely updates and advice


• Negotiating settlements, including the consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers


• Preparing and managing pre-action and interim applications


• Drafting trial documentation and supporting cases through to resolution


• Assisting with all forms of ADR, including mediation


• Attending court hearings and procedural appointments


• Undertaking advocacy in both telephone and in-person hearings, where appropriate
  Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations and all relevant internal procedures

Working Hours:



35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm inclusive of 1 hour unpaid lunch break.



We are hybrid workers with 1 day attendance at the office required.




Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive


• Previous litigation experience, specifically relating to recoveries


• A working knowledge and understanding of household and commercial recoveries


• An ability to prioritise workload


• Attention to detail


• The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with more senior fee earners

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan


• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)


• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)


• Simply Health Care Cash Plan


• WeCare - 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 wellbeing


• Death in Service


• Critical Illness Cover


• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)


• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer


• Employee Resource Groups


• Employee Volunteering Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme*


• Tech Scheme*


• Season Ticket Loan*


• Gym Flex*


• Access to Online Discount Sites


• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership


• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide


• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation