Associate Attorney

Responsibilities • 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.