Motor Insurance Litigation Solicitors/Paralegals - Horwich Farrelly : Job Details

HF’s Scotland office is a dynamic and fast-growing team. Due to increased growth, we are looking to recruit for a number of positions from Solicitors and Paralegal’s/Litigation Executive’s! Our Teams are based in Glasgow or Edinburgh and work on a hybrid basis and enjoy working flexibly. Where our offices are out of reach permanent remote positions available for self-sufficient and motor insurance experienced solicitors!

You will be working alongside three recognised Law Society of Scotland Specialists in Personal Injury Law whose experience includes a number of significant cases, such as appeals to the House of Lords concerning limitation in abuse cases and to the Inner House of the Court of Session regarding the applicability of workplace regulations.

Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent results and solutions focused service to our clients.

There is a great team ethos, and we encourage our people to be involved in various team and firm wide initiatives centred on personal development and wellbeing, not just the work we do. There are fantastic opportunities to be part of our engagement committee, attend client events and participate in charity and volunteering opportunities throughout all of our offices.

Progression

As a firm we are fully committed to nurturing and growing talent, and part of that is recognising the results of an individual’s work and rewarding high performance. There are plenty of opportunities to assist on complex matters involving Fraud, Credit Hire, Property Damage and/or quantum and liability.

Above all the firm values potential, if you are inquisitive, hardworking and passionate about achieving great results, HF is a great place to develop your career!

What do I need?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor (0-5 years PQE) or an established Paralegal who is looking to gain exposure on, complex matters supporting a Partner whilst managing your own caseload of general insurance files.

We are looking for;

• Previous experience within a similar role handling a full case load of pre-litigated and litigated defender and/or recoveries matters.
• Experience in third party claims handling and confident in dealing with high volume work. Experience of handling litigated claims from start to finish preferred but not essential. Advocacy support available from in house solicitors and solicitor advocates for non-qualified applicants.
• Knowledge or experience of Personal Injury Claims; preferably Defendant and/or previous experience working within the insurance sector however, we welcome applications from those with a Pursuer background.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude with a desire to achieve and exceed targets combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ability to demonstrate initiative and creative problem solving is desirable.

We are a close knit and stable team that like to share ideas and experience with a view to achieving the best results that we can for our clients.

What will you be doing?

You will be asked to competently deal with a varied high volume case load within our case management system including recoveries, motor, counter fraud, and credit hire matters. As well as assisting our Partners with reviewing evidence, drafting correspondence and court documents. Ensuring that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a professional and competent manner, and to ensure the efficient operation of the team.

You will be asked to carry out Advocacy at procedural hearings, debates and proofs.

This is what the hiring manager, Steven, says about the role;

"We are a dynamic team taking a fresh approach to claims in Scotland and working closely with our clients to deliver better results. The successful candidate will be warmly welcomed and supported from the outset with the HF approach. We value integrity and desire and there is ample opportunity to grow in the role. We empower our team members to work independently and take initiative in handling their work. Above all, we do so together as a tight-knit team."

What’s in it for you?

We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We offer flexible working and have a relaxed dress code, you can be yourself at work. We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours for all.

We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, from paying for professional subscriptions to offering learning and development grants for further study, we are always looking to invest and grow our people.

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 Scottish public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
• Life insurance and income protection
• Private healthcare provision
• Company pension scheme
• HF Electric Car Scheme*
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service

*Eligibility criteria applies

About HF

HF is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the insurance and commercial sectors. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest insurers in specialist areas such as Counter Fraud, Large & Catastrophic Injury, Motor, Disease, Casualty, Aviation, Recoveries, Costs and Credit Hire.

Over the past 5 years, HF has expanded rapidly, significantly investing in its people and adding commercial services to our traditional insurance client base.

Sounds great! What next?

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