Junior Litigation Lawyer

4 Days Old

About the Role Travelers Legal is our in‑house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Founded approximately six years ago, it handles actions against Travelers’ policyholders and provides end‑to‑end legal service. We are expanding and are looking for a junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive) to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases. Reporting to senior team members, you will handle a caseload of professional indemnity claims and, as the ABS expands, potentially other types of claims including financial risks. You will deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective representation and provide excellent client service. Key Responsibilities
Deal with both pre‑action and litigated claims to conclusion, using legal and commercial skills. Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy / ADR. Supervise tasks and projects delegated to others. Build relationships and liaise closely with Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds. Independently handle a moderate caseload of moderate severity and complexity. Work under guidance of the Head of Legal Practice on more complex and high‑exposure claims.
Additionally, you will work with the Head of Legal Practice to set and deliver goals for the ABS, including involvement in planning its further expansion. Candidate Profile Ideal Candidate
Experience in insurance litigation highly desirable. Experience handling professional indemnity and financial risks cases desired. Advanced interpersonal skills. Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills. Clear and succinct oral and written communication. Advanced presentation skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Collaborative team player. Desire to acquire effective trial skills and work on more complex cases. Superior legal acumen and commitment to professional development. Professional integrity and ethical competency. Research, negotiation, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills. Sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Must Have
Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and Wales. Some Post‑Qualification Experience (PQE).
Benefits and Working Conditions
Private Medical Insurance – single cover at commencement, with option to add dependants. Retirement – core salary‑based contribution to pension plan, with increased contribution if you also contribute. Holiday Entitlement – minimum 25 days annually, potentially up to 35 days with purchase. Wellness Program – tools, discounts, support and free professional counselling. Volunteer Encouragement – matching gift and volunteer rewards. Hybrid Working – three days in office, two days at home (or pro‑rata for part‑time). Policy may change.
Equal Opportunity Employer Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognise that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, visit travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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