Small Claims Fast Track - Property Damage

Small Claims Track Lawyer Property Up to £30k Bristol Hybrid 2 x week We are 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 and 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 OR Bristol. The SCT 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 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 generally including letter of claim, claim form and particulars to commence proceedings Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Preparing ..... full job details .....