Small Claims Track Lawyer - Property Recoveries

Keoghs LLP is a leading insurance law firm in the UK. We are recruiting a Small Claims Track Lawyer – Property Recoveries for the Property Risks & Coverage Team. The role is based in our Bolton office, with flexible working encouraged. The recoveries sub‑specialist team works across the national offices, primarily from Bolton and Bristol. Geographical location is not a crucial factor for this role. This role handles a caseload of household and commercial property recovery files covering a range of perils up to a value of £25,000. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report – assessing funding, recovery prospects and claim triage Reviewing evidence Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting letters of claim, claim forms 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 drafting Part 36 offers Preparing pre‑action and interim applications Preparing documents for trial Assisting with ADR, including mediation Court appointments Advocacy by telephone and in person Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. Primary location is Bolton, Parklands Office. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Previous experience in a defendant or claimant litigation firm Strong prioritisation and workload management Attention to detail Experience with case‑management systems Recruitment Criteria Previous experience in a defendant or claimant litigation firm Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Attention to detail Experience with case‑management systems Required Soft Skills Ability to handle high‑value litigation and liaise with senior claims handlers Values Our culture focuses on sustainability and success for people and clients. Our five values: Connected, Dynamic, Innovative, Success‑oriented, and Collaborative. Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year (increase with service level; option to buy/sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – automatic single cover, family option available within first month Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI / Income Protection Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Discount sites & membership benefits Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Location Bristol #J-18808-Ljbffr