Insurance Litigator

What Is the Opportunity?

This client is fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. They handle actions against Their policyholders, representing and protecting their interests every step of the way. Established approximately 4 years ago through extensive and close collaboration across all parts of their business, it plays an integral part in the provision of an efficient and effective end to end legal service.

Having exceeded expectations, They are now looking to expand. You will be an ambitious and personable junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases and to help build on numerous successes thus far.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Practice, you will handle a case load of professional indemnity claims against a variety of professionals but also have the ability to service other types of claims as the ABS expands, including financial risks claims. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. You will also assist with the development of the ABS generally.

offering flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with their Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skills
• Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADR
• Supervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the team
• Build relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds
• Independently handle a moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity
• Work under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Legal Practice and others in dealing with more complex and high exposure claims

In addition, you will work with the Head of Legal Practice and others to set and deliver on goals/objectives for the ABS, including involvement in planning the further expansion of the practice.

Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised – these are the values they are passionate about. Understanding and embracing their values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work.

To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments.

What Will Their Ideal Candidate Have?

• Experience in insurance litigation is highly desirable
• Experience in handling professional indemnity and financial risks cases is desired
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position
• Advanced presentation skills
• Ability to handle and analyse legal issues independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others
• Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity
• Demonstrates superior legal acumen
• Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development
• Continued development of technical skills with the goal of handling the higher complexity/exposure cases
• Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency
• Intermediate research skills
• Intermediate negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Decision making and problem-solving abilities
• Sense of urgency/responsiveness

What Is A Must Have?

• Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and Wales
• Some Post Qualification Experience (PQE)