Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team

Assistant Lawyer - Property Risks and Coverage Team

Keoghs LLP, Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

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.

• 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.

• Legal
  
  Qualification:
  
  Solicitor/FILER.
• Experience:
  
  Previous defendant property insurance claims experience.
• Knowledge:
  Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and insurer clients.
• Technical Expertise:
  Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes, legal liability, causation, including claim for breach of contract and in negligence and nuisance.

• Customer Relations:
  Experience dealing with challenging customers.

• Prioritization:
  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 managing major litigation.

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year (increases with level of service, with option to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – automatically at single cover level, with option to opt into family coverage within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a wide range of topics.
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution (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

* Benefits after successfully completing probation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal