Liability Lawyer

Job description

Liability Lawyer Department: Legal: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bolton: Description: 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 talented insurance lawyers to join our Property Risks and Coverage Team. This role is based in Bolton. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidates. Our cases require a collaborative approach and you will be part of a team handling liability and quantum claims, handling cases in your own right. This caseload involves acting for most of the leading UK insurers on issues ranging from impact damage, fires, escapes of water, escapes of oil, collision damage as well as boundary disputes, trespass and nuisance claims. Key Responsibilities: The role has a particular focus on defended liability claims and the work will involve advising a number of well-known insurers directly on issues of liability, quantum in respect of claims as noted above. Key accountabilities for the role will include: - Reviewing documents and preparing reports - Dealing with disclosure - Reviewing witness and expert evidence - Conduc...