SCT Lawyer

The Small Claim Track (SCT) team work collaboratively across offices so geographic location is not a crucial factor for this roKeoghs 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 within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role is based in either our Bolton or Bristol offices but flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. The Recoveries sub specialist team work across the national offices but primarily from Bolton and Bristol. le.

The successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which cover a cross section of perils from a selection of the team’s well known insurers up to a value of £10K typically.

Compensation package

Hybrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym Flex

Key Accountabilities

• Initial review/report - considering funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage of claim
• Reviewing evidence
• Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting generally including letter of claim, claim form and particulars to commence proceedings
• Ensuring court directions are adhered to
• Attending hearings and trials with counsel where appropriate
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Liaising with lay and insurer clients
• Engaging in settlement negotiations by telephone and/or in writing
• Preparing pre-action and interim applications where appropriate
• Preparing documents for trial
• Engaging in ADR (including mediation)
• Court appointments
• Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
• Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Office location for this role can be Bolton or Bristol.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Recruitment Criteria:

• Previous experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm
• An ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work with case management systems
• Ability to pro-actively manage a case-load of 85-100 pre-litigated and litigated matters and drive them to conclusion effectively whilst adhering to client SLAs.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the following legal principles: Doctrine of Subrogation, Breach of Contract (express/implied terms), Negligence and a general knowledge of property perils/causes of action that can lead to a right of recovery.

Values

Our 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 together