Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Recoveries Lawyer

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBirmingham, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability.
0–3 years of claimant or defendant property litigation experience.
Experience running a caseload.
Working knowledge and understanding of household and commercial recoveries.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Ability to work with case management systems.
Personal skills to handle major and expensive litigation, including liaison with senior claims handlers.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of household and commercial property recovery claims for insurer clients, including matters involving fire, flood and product liability.
Conduct initial case reviews and prepare reports considering funding, recovery prospects and case strategy.
Investigate liability and evidential issues to establish viable causes of action.
Conduct investigations with third parties, including witnesses, insurers and relevant organisations.
Instruct and liaise with counsel and expert witnesses.
Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice.
Draft legal documentation, including Letters of Claim, Claim Forms and Particulars of Claim.
Attend conferences, mediations and trials with counsel where required.
Manage routine correspondence and communications throughout the life of each claim.
Liaise with insurer and lay clients, providing regular updates and advice.
Conduct settlement negotiations, including drafting and advising on Part 36 offers.
Prepare and manage pre-action applications and interim applications.
Progress claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
Assist with alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.
Attend court hearings and case management conferences.
Undertake advocacy by telephone, video conference and in person where appropriate.
Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations and internal governance requirements.
Support training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives alongside casework.
Assist with the preparation and delivery of client seminars, workshops and training on technical legal issues.

Desired Qualifications

Experience of complex, high-value recovery claims is an advantage.
An interest in client development and willingness to assist with client training are desired.

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer to join our Property Risks & Coverage Team, specialising in Recoveries. This role will be based in our Birmingham office, with hybrid working available and flexible working encouraged for the right candidate.

This is a claimant-focused position and the successful candidate will manage a caseload of household and commercial property recovery claims on behalf of a range of well-known insurer clients. The work covers a variety of perils, including fire, flood and product liability claims, with values typically exceeding £10,000. We are looking for candidates with experience handling claims valued between £10,000 and £100,000, as well as higher-value matters exceeding £100,000. Experience of complex, high-value recovery claims will be a distinct advantage.

This is a technical and, at times, client-facing role, suited to a well-rounded lawyer with a strong interest in delivering practical legal solutions and building lasting client relationships. You will have opportunities to support training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives alongside your casework responsibilities.

The team regularly delivers seminars and workshops to insurer clients, and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and be willing to assist with the preparation and delivery of training on technical legal issues.

Conduct initial case reviews and prepare reports, including consideration of funding, recovery prospects and case strategy
Investigate liability and evidential issues to establish viable causes of action
Carry out investigations with third parties, including witnesses, insurers and relevant organisations
Instruct and liaise with counsel and expert witnesses
Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice
Draft legal documentation, including Letters of Claim, Claim Forms and Particulars of Claim
Attend conferences, mediations and trials with counsel where required
Manage routine correspondence and communications throughout the life of the claim
Liaise with insurer and lay clients, providing regular updates and advice
Conduct settlement negotiations, including drafting and advising on Part 36 offers
Prepare and manage pre-action applications and interim applications
Progress claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial
Assist with alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation
Attend court hearings and case management conferences
Undertake advocacy by telephone, video conference and in person where appropriate
Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations and internal governance requirements

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with flexibility available to support individual and business needs.

Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability
0 - 3 years Claimant or Defendant property litigation experience
Experience of running a case load
A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries

Required 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 handler

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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