Professional Negligence Lawyer

What Will You Do?

• Litigate cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques.
• Independently handle a moderate caseload of professional indemnity claims from inception through trial/resolution.
• Work under guidance of the Head of Legal Practice on complex and high exposure files.
• Conduct legal research and supervise research projects delegated to Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
• Draft interim motions, briefs, disclosure requests and other court documents.
• Attend court events and other appointments independently.
• Understand client expectations and the ABS business goals, and assist in meeting those goals.
• Seek and participate in special projects and committees.
• Provide recommendations and case analysis to business partners on file handling strategy.
• Integrate legal support staff into the case handling process.
• Build and maintain superior internal and external client relationships.
• Complete required administrative tasks such as time reporting, case closure and reporting.
• Use technology and automation effectively in legal practice.
• Adhere to standards of excellence in file management.
• Strictly comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct.
• Act in an ethical manner at all times and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Keep accurate records of all transactions with customers, brokers and other parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Experience in insurance litigation and professional indemnity/financial risk cases.
• Advanced interpersonal, persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Clear and succinct communication and advanced presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make independent legal decisions.
• Team collaboration skills and a desire to develop trial expertise.
• Superior legal acumen and commitment to professional development.
• Technical skill growth aimed at handling higher complexity cases.
• Personal integrity, professionalism and ethical competency.
• Intermediate research and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organise workload and solve problems efficiently.
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Must Have

• University degree.
• Fully qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• Some Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Authorisation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance provided on commencement (primary cover) with optional dependents.
• Retirement benefits - core company contribution to a Pension Plan with optional employee contribution matching.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year, with possibility to purchase additional days up to 35.
• Wellness programme with tools, discounts and resources, including a free mental health counseling service.
• Volunteer encouragement through a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.