SCT Lawyer

at  Keoghs

DESCRIPTION

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role is based in our Bolton office but flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. The Recoveries sub specialist team work across the national offices but primarily from Bolton and Bristol. The SCT/FT team work collaboratively across offices so geographic location is not a crucial factor for this role.
The is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which cover a cross section of perils from a selection of the team’s well known insurers up to a value of £25K typically.

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:

• The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers
  Values
  Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
  We are connected
  We are Dynamic
  We are Innovative
  We succeed together

• Initial review/report – considering funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage of claim
• Reviewing evidence
• Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting generally including letter of claim, claim form and particulars to commence proceedings
• Attending conferences and trials with counsel
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Liaising with lay and insurer clients
• Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers
• Preparing pre-action and interim applications
• Preparing documents for trial
• Assisting with ADR (including mediation)
• Court appointments
• Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
• Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations