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. Location: Manchester. 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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Analyzing 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.
Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer client
Technical Expertise: Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues
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 (available after probation)
Tech Scheme (available after probation)
Season Ticket Loan (available after probation)
Gym Flex (available after probation)
Access to Online Discount Sites
Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
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