Associate Solicitor

HF; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

HF in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate solicitor to manage litigated RTA claims for major insurers. The role involves conducting a caseload valued between £50,000 and £500,000, with a focus on strong client relationships and high standards of professional conduct.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong organisational and communication skills. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.

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Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in RTA claims up to £500k.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims.
• Manage timetables and prepare court documents.
• Advise clients on tactics and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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.

About the Role

Position: Associate/Senior Associate solicitor

Location: Liverpool

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Type: Permanent

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a caseload of mainly litigated RTA claims on behalf of major motor insurers, with a value of between £50,000 and £500,000
• Manage timetables
• Prepare and review evidence
• Deal with extensive disclosure
• Advise clients on tactics and review evidence
• Prepare court documents
• Attend conferences with experts, clients and counsel
• Attend court and telephone hearings and represent the client at hearings where appropriate
• Interview witnesses to obtain witness statements
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring deadlines and SLA’s are met
• Collect and update accurate MI
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct while achieving agreed financial, operational and other performance targets
• Act as a knowledge hub supporting the production of technical material and training, exhibiting high technical competence within your department

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor
• Experience in conducting a caseload of claims with a value up to £500k
• Strong organisational skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator, able to build relationships
• Clear and concise advice provider
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise
• Team player, works well under supervision
• Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by parties and their representatives in a case
• Commercial awareness of legal issues
• Flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internally and in the context of clients’ business

Benefits

• 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!

How to Apply

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you! Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.