Assistant Lawyer (Insurance)

TL;DR

Assistant Lawyer (Insurance): Managing complex property damage and insurance coverage claims with an accent on litigation support and technical legal advice. Focus on handling high-value cases, conducting thorough investigations, and delivering expert legal guidance to insurer clients.

Location: Must be based in the UK with a requirement to work from the London office at least one day per week.

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to the insurance sector, managing over £1bn in claims annually and leveraging proprietary AI technology to optimize legal processes.

What you will do

• Independently manage a caseload of property insurance litigation from start to finish.
• Support lead lawyers on high-value cases exceeding £1 million.
• Draft bespoke coverage advices, court proceedings, and legal applications.
• Conduct thorough investigations and perform legal research.
• Present technical legal seminars and workshops to insurer clients.
• Ensure full compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or FILEX.
• Proven experience in defendant property insurance litigation.
• Thorough understanding of insurance disputes, negligence, and breach of contract.
• Strong ability to prioritize complex workloads and manage litigation processes.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with senior claims handlers.
• Must be able to work from the London office at least one day per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in managing challenging customer relations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with the Davies Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance (Bupa) and health cash plan.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Income protection, critical illness cover, and death in service benefits.
• Access to WeCare for 24/7 GP and mental health support.
• Flexible hybrid working environment with employee resource groups and volunteering programs.

Hiring process

• Initial phone call and CV review.
• Case study assessment.
• Formal interview.