Small Claims Track Lawyer

Job description

Small Claims Track Lawyer Department: Legal: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bristol: 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 a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role is based in our Bolton office 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. The SCT/FT team work collaboratively across offices so geographic location is not a crucial factor for this role. The is a Claimant role and 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 £25K typically. Key Responsibilities: - 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 g...