Defence of bodily injury and property damage claims on behalf of domestic insurers.
Assessment of medical evidence, pre-existing conditions, causation, mitigation, general and special damages, and litigation risk.
Coverage and indemnity issues arising under insurance policies.
Commercial insurance and reinsurance disputes, including multi-party or cross-border proceedings.
Appear at court hearings and assist with the preparation and presentation of contested applications and trials.
Assist senior attorneys with complex commercial, insurance and reinsurance litigation, including multi-jurisdictional matters.
Maintain accurate files, time records, matter plans and reporting, and contribute to the continued development of the firm’s insurance litigation practice.
Qualifications
A minimum of four years’ post-qualification experience in contentious legal practice.
Substantial, demonstrable experience acting for insurers and insured parties in defence insurance litigation, including personal injury and motor liability claims.
Experience advising on liability, causation, quantum, reserves and settlement strategy, and preparing clear written advice for insurer clients.
Practical experience managing a busy litigation caseload, court deadlines, disclosure, expert evidence, settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
Admission as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands, or eligibility for admission, together with qualification in a recognised Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Excellent legal research, written and oral advocacy, analytical, negotiation and client-management skills.
The ability to work independently, exercise appropriate professional judgment and collaborate effectively with senior counsel, colleagues, clients, experts and overseas legal teams.
