Assistant Lawyer - Large Loss




Department: Legal




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Bristol




Description



Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join its 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 will 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 on high-value cases, often exceeding GBP 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 are ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!




Key Responsibilities



The key responsibilities for these roles will vary depending on the successful candidate's experience level, but will 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.

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 Bristol (but we do have offices in most major cities), with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise




Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX


• Experience: Previous claimant / defendant property insurance litigation experience


• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients


• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with torts, breach of contract, product liability, property law, and insurance coverage issues

Desirable:

• Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers

Required Soft Skills:

• Prioritisation: Strong ability to manage and prioritise 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 assisting managing major litigation

Our culture is built on sustainability and success for both our people and clients. Our four core values are central to everything we do:




We are Connected: Building strong relationships within and outside the firm.


We are Dynamic: Embracing change and innovation to stay ahead.


We are Innovative: Continuously seeking better ways to serve our clients.


We Succeed Together: Collaborating as a team to achieve shared goals.




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