Assistant Lawyer - PRC

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 to join our Property Risks and Coverage Team. Location is flexible.Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate but we do require a minimum attendance in the office of 1 day per week. Our large and complex cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team handling some of the largest property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK.Often, one major event will give rise to our early engagement and multiple involvements.  The successful candidate will, in the course of this role be expected to handle a case load in their own right at the same time as assisting a lead lawyer in the progression of their case load the value of which is often in excess of a million. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will become involved in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues.

The key accountabilities for these roles will be dependent upon the level at which the successful candidate starts in role but typically the key accountabilities will include:• Handling a case load, cradle to grave in own right and where assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer tasks will include: - Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to client on behalf of Lead Lawyer - Bespoke draft advices on coverage for Lead lawyer - Assisting the Lead lawyer with all aspects of the litigation process - Considering the issues of coverage, liability, quantum and strategy- Conducting investigations- Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts- Legal research- Document searches- Attendances at client meetings/strategy discussions/conferences for the purpose of note taking and follow up.- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & RegulationsFor cases in own name the candidate will conduct all of the above together with the following (not limited) tasks: - Handle a case load in their own right- Draft applications and court proceedings - Engage in settlement negotiations/roundtable/ADRThe above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated and which you may be required to undertake.Working Hours  35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bristol. Such other hours are necessarily to comply with client/court obligations.

Recruitment Criteria:• Legal qualification required i.e. Solicitor/FILEX• Previous Defendant property insurance litigation experience• A knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the department and claims handled by the department’s insurer clients• Knowledge of product liability related issues, breach of contract, negligence, property law, insurance coverage issueDesirable• Experience of dealing with difficult customersRequired Soft Skills:  • An ability to prioritise workload• Ability to pay attention to detail• Ability to work with case management systems• The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlersValuesOur 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 connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed together

• 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 
• 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