Recoveries Lawyer

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 a number exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyers to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based Bristol offices (hybrid working available) and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recoveries team work across the national offices primarily out of our Bolton and Bristol offices however location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, product liability) from a selection of the team’s well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed 10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between 10 and 100K and upwards of 100K. Experience in terms of claims valued over 100K will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues.Key ResponsibilitiesInitial review/report to include consideration of funding, prospects of successful recovery and triageInvestigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of actionConducting investigations with third parties Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally to include letter of claim, claim form and particulars for issueAttending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offersPreparing pre-action and interim applications Driving the litigation process as Claimant to ultimate conclusionAssisting with ADR (including mediation)Court appointmentsConducting advocacy by telephone and in person To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & RegulationsWorking Hours35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseQualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability 0 - 3 years Claimant or Defendant property litigation experienceExperience of running a case loadA working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveriesRequired Soft Skills:  An ability to prioritise workloadAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to work with case management systemsThe personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlerValuesOur culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do.We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed togetherBenefitsDavies 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 probationDepartmentLegalEmployment TypePermanent - Full TimeWorkplace typeHybrid