Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team at Davies

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Qualification, Property Insurance Claims, Disputes, Claims Management, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Legal Liability, Causation, Breach Of Contract, Negligence, Nuisance, Customer Relations, Prioritization, Attention To Detail, Technical Proficiency, Communication

Industry

Accounting

Description

Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team Department: Legal Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Manchester Description 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 you’re ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities for these roles will vary depending on the successful candidate's experience level but typically include: 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. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Qualifications and Experience: Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX. Experience: Previous defendant property insurance claims experience Knowledge: 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 Plan 25 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 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

Responsibilities

The role involves independently managing a caseload and supporting lead lawyers on large and complex property damage and insurance coverage claims. Responsibilities include case management, legal research, and client meetings.