Junior Solicitor / NQ Solicitor / CILEX

At HF we do things differently. We recognise the value of our employees and understand that they set us apart from our competitors.

Due to growth, we’re looking for a dedicated Complex & Catastrophic Injury Legal Fee Earner within our dynamic Large & Complex Injury team, Manchester.

So, if you are a Junior Solicitor / NQ or CILEX / Legal Executive with a passion for complex and large loss claims, this could be the perfect next role for you!

What will you be doing?

You will help manage a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims representing major insurance clients in complex claims, including RTA, PL, animal claims, property damage, household claims, recoveries, and fatality claims.

Your role will be extremely varied, one day you’ll be drafting legal advice and client consultations, the next investigation and evidence gathering, through to preparing court documents and court representation.

To ensure that our clients are confident that their claims are dealt with in a professional and competent manner, you will develop good client relationships from the outset with ongoing support and communication throughout the entire process, with supervision from the Partner.

Here's what our Hiring Manager, Zeshan Noor, says about the role;

“We are continuing to grow and expand into new areas, so there will be future opportunities available for the right person. In this role you will have exposure to both Clients and Senior Stakeholders at HF. You will be able to indulge and learn all manner of technical legal skills on a varied diet, whilst also helping me develop our client offering with our HF initiatives. Personally, I would have loved this sort of opportunity early in my career. It’s a great team to be in with lots of variety”

What do I need?

Ideally, we are looking to hear from newly qualified / junior solicitors or CILEX legal executives with at least 2 years’ experience in managing / assisting a varied caseload.

Litigation experience is essential with hands-on knowledge of drafting court documents and a strong understanding of the DCP process, CPR rules and litigation timelines. Exposure to working with the courts, insurer clients, brokers and policyholders would be highly advantageous.

You will need to be technically strong as well as having effective communication, proven negotiation skills, and a commercial mindset.

We believe in a work-life balance that suits you! Join us for just 2 days a week at our vibrant Media City office, where collaboration and creativity thrive. The rest of the week is yours to work from the comfort of your home—because we know that flexibility fuels productivity!

What’s in it for you?

This is a real chance for you to shine and enhance your career in law. We have a formidable reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression for you to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF.

We know that you’ll have commitments outside of work, which is why we offer flexible start and finish times. 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 service
• Holiday Buy Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days holiday)
• Life insurance and Income Protection
• Partner Life Insurance*
• Private Medical Insurance*
• Healthcare Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave*
• Flexible & Hybrid working options*
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Charitable Giving & Employee Volunteer Days
• Technology Vouchers & Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance
• Flu Vouchers & Eyecare Vouchers
• HF Discount Hub
• Season Ticket Loans

*subject to eligibility

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.

Ranking 5th Best Law firm to work for in relation to pay, work/life balance, career development, management, culture, and office, HF and provide you with an environment where you can be yourself and thrive!

Sounds great! What next?

If you are ready to apply, the button is below. If you don’t have an updated CV or just want a bit more information about the role first.

If HF feels like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a virtual interview and in person interview in our office.

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.

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