Associate Solicitor

HF LIMITED t/a HF; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Employee Discount Hub

Job summary

HF LIMITED t/a HF seeks an experienced Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate to manage a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims for major motor insurers. Case values range from £50,000 to £500,000, with responsibility for assessing liability and quantum, deadlines and client advice.

The role offers a collaborative, high-performing team with hybrid working options. You will join a forward-thinking firm known for innovation, strong client focus and career development supported by experienced

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated RTA claims is essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines, costs and client instructions.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct caseload of litigated RTA claims for major motor insurers.
• Assess liability and quantum across files and advise clients.
• Prepare and review evidence; manage disclosure and court documents.
• Attend conferences, court hearings, and witness interviews.
• Maintain client relationships and achieve targets.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Client relationship

Tactical advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate who will be working on a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, mainly with a value of between £50,000 and £500,000, and assessing liability and quantum throughout. You will be working in a team of highly experienced professionals in an engaging and driven environment. This will be a challenging yet rewarding role, as not only do we promote strong relationships and results for our clients, but we also promote strong working relationships within the team.

• Ability to conduct a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, with a value of between £50,000 and £500,000
• Managing timetables
• Preparing/reviewing evidence
• Dealing with extensive disclosure
• Advising clients on tactics and reviewing evidence
• Preparing court documents
• Attending conferences with experts/clients/counsel
• Attending court/telephone hearings and representing the client for 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
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct while achieving agreed financial, operational and other performance targets
• Exhibit and promote a high level of technical competence within your department, acting as a knowledge hub supporting the production of technical material and training

• Be a qualified Solicitor
• Have experience of conducting their own caseload of claims with a value up to £500k
• Have strong organisation 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

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.

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!