Litigation Executive/paralegal - Salford, United Kingdom - Horwich Farrelly

Horwich Farrelly
Horwich Farrelly
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Salford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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ABOUT THE ROLE


You've started your career in law, you have some experience in insurance or with a law firm and you're lookingfor your next step.

Come join our Recoveries team as a Litigation Executive.


We are looking for someone with an open mind and plenty of common sense You will be acting as a face of the firm, and so it is important you are organised and compliant, but also willing to use your own initiative.


You don't need to have experience in RTA liability, but we do ask that you have previous experience of handling a case load or have worked within the insurance sector.


What will you be doing?

  • Manage a litigated caseload.
  • Obtain and draft witness statements.
  • Review third party evidence.
  • Instruct Counsel.
  • Manage client expectations.
  • Resolution of liability disputes.
  • Resolution of Quantum disputes.
  • Issuing County Court proceedings.
  • Adhere to Court directions and deadlines.
  • Take initiative to suggest ideas for improvements and understand the value of different working ideas.
  • Work to set priorities, create clear plans and manage all work to meet the needs of the client_._

What's in it for you?
We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours.


We invest in our people - from paying for professional subscriptions to offering learning and development grants for further study.

We're always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll have access to, as part of our team:

  • 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with long service
  • Private healthcare provision
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
  • Season ticket loans
  • Professional subscriptions paid and development grants
  • Flu vouchers
  • Bonus scheme
  • Perks at work scheme package

About the company
HF is one of the UK's leading providers of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector.

Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK's 20 largest motor insurers in specialist areas such as counter fraud,large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs and credit hire.

HF has recently expanded into the provision of commercial legal services and litigation, providing solutions to a wide range of corporate and SME clients.


Sounds great What next?
As an equal opportunities' employer, we're passionate about inclusive hiring approaches.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll do our best to support you.


Please note this is full time role, 35 hours per week based from our Manchester office
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