Assistant Lawyer

Assistant Lawyer (L&CL Regions) Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. With a flexible location policy and the opportunity for hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact. We do, however, require a minimum of one day per week in the office. As part of our team, you'll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer(s) on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million. You'll also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues. If youre ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, wed love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Case Management: Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include: Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.Crafting bespoke coverage advices.Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.Analysing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.Conducting thorough investigations.Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts.Performing legal research and document searches.Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up.Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.For Cases Managed Independently: Handle all aspects of case management.Draft applications and court proceedings.Engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.Note: The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required. Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday Friday, 9am 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.Primary location is Bolton or Bristol, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.Join us and thrive in a role that balances independence and teamwork, ensuring you grow professionally while making a significant impact! Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX.Experience: Previous defendant property insurance claims experienceKnowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients.Technical Expertise: Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes, legal liability and causation including claim for breach of contract and in negligence and nuisance.Desirable: Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers.Required Soft Skills: Prioritization: Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in all tasks.Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with case management systems.Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation.Benefits Davies Incentive Plan25 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 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 About Keoghs Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector. With more than 50 years experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, weve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; weve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.TPBN1_UKTJ