Assistant Solicitor/Legal Executive/Fee Earner

Horwich Farrelly

Liverpool

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Discount Gym Membership

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly in Liverpool is recruiting for a Solicitor/Senior Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join the Catastrophic and Complex Injury department. The role focuses on large loss RTA claims, with a hybrid working pattern and permanent status.

You will work as part of a team, handling cases, supporting senior lawyers, and contributing to best outcomes for clients. The successful candidate will have experience in litigated RTA matters, strong organisational and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

Experience handling litigated motor accident claims.
Strong organisation and deadline management.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Run a caseload of litigated RTA claims valued between £50,000–£250,000.
Manage court timetables and prepare evidence.
Advise clients on tactics and reserves; attend conferences and hearings.
Maintain strong client relationships and meet deadlines and SLAs.

Job description

Solicitor / Senior Paralegal - Complex and Catastrophic Injury

Solicitor / Senior Paralegal - Complex and Catastrophic Injury

About the Role

Solicitor / Senior Paralegal - Litigation Executive

Liverpool

Hybrid

Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We're not your typical law firm - we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor / Senior Paralegal / Litigation Executive to work within the Catastrophic and Complex Injury department (CCI) in our Liverpool office. Working as part of a team is a great opportunity for someone to progress their career at HF . The role will primarily involve handling large loss claims arising from road traffic accidents.

Your main role will be to handle a caseload of RTA claims with damages valued between £50,000 and £250,000. You may also be required to assist senior lawyers in the team on higher value claims.

You will be working as part of a team of experienced professionals in an engaging and driven environment. This will be a stimulating and rewarding role as not only do we promote strong relationships and results for our clients, we also promote strong working relationships within the team.

The Main Responsibilities:

To conduct a case load of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, with a value of between £50,000 and £250,000
Managing and complying with court timetables
Preparing/reviewing evidence
Dealing with extensive disclosure
Advising clients on tactics and reserves
Attending conferenceswith experts/clients/counsel
Attending court/telephone hearings and representing the client at hearings where appropriate
Interviewing witnesses to obtain witness statements
Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, ensuring deadlines and SLA’s are met
To collect and update accurate MI
Maintaining high standards of professional conduct while achieving agreed financial, operational and other performance targets
Exhibit and promote a high level of technical competence

Other responsibilities :

In addition, the job holder is required to perform other responsibilities assigned by the management as and when required which are not exhaustive.

You will:

Have relevant experience of conducting a caseload of mainly litigated large loss RTA claims.
Have strong organisational skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Be a good communicator and enjoy building relationships
Be able to provide clear and concise advice
Wish to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise
Work well in a team and under supervision
Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills
Not be afraid to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by the parties (and their representatives) in a case
Have a commercial awareness to legal issues
Be flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients' business

What's in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We're committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.