Catastrophic Injury Paralegal

HF; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HF is seeking a Paralegal/Litigation Executive for their Large & Complex Loss team in Cardiff. The role involves assisting in handling complex claims, providing client updates, and ensuring efficient legal operations. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for progression and a range of employee benefits, including flexible working and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare provision

Company pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Life insurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Professional subscriptions paid

Bonus scheme

HF Discount Hub

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-12 months experience in a claim handling role.
• Understanding of insurance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Partner and other Fee Earners in the Motor & Casualty team.
• Provide clients with updates on their legal affairs.

Skills

Enthusiastic mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Law degree

LPC

GDL

Job description

Paralegal / Litigation Executive: Motor & Casualty: Large & Complex Loss

At HF we do things differently. We recognise the value of our employees and understand that they set us apart from our competitors. So, if you want to experience what life is like as a lawyer at HF, take a look at our Paralegal ( also knows as Litigation Executive at HF) vacancy within our Large & Complex Loss team, Cardiff.

What will you be doing?

You will assist a Partner and, at times, other Fee Earners as part of our successful Motor & Casualty team. As you will have already completed a law degree/GDL/LPC or equivalent qualifications or have previous file handling experience/ worked in the insurance industry you will be ready to gain exposure to high quality and challenging Large & Complex Loss claims.

This is an excellent opportunity to support on complex catastrophic injury claims under the expert guidance such as brain injury, spinal injury and amputation claims on behalf of national insurers in a communal and nurturing environment.

You will be able to provide clients with updates and ensure that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business-like and professional manner to guarantee the efficient operation of the firm.

What’s in it for you?

We have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression for you to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF.

You’ll join a close knit, friendly team who are supportive and flexible giving you a real chance for you to shine and start a successful career in law. Whilst experience and qualifications are desirable, above all we hire based on potential so, if you are enthusiastic and keen to learn, we can offer you the support you need to succeed.

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 opportunities, 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 will have access to as part of our team:

• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private healthcare provision
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Season ticket loans.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Flu vouchers.
• Bonus scheme
• HF Discount Hub

*eligibility applies

What do I need?

You will need to have completed a law degree, LPC or GDL and have a minimum of 6-12 months experience in a claim handling role, handling or supporting a large loss defendant caseload.

An understanding of insurance would be highly advantageous along with an enthusiastic mindset and a willingness to learn.

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 it's people and adding commercial services to our traditional insurance client base.

We are an ambitious , independent, national law firm which genuinely does things differently with a forward thinking innovative approach that's built around our clients' needs - not our own!

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you will have access to as part of our team:

• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
• Private healthcare provision
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Season ticket loans
• Flu vouchers
• Bonus scheme
• HF Discount Hub

Sounds great! What next?

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, you will be invited to a virtual interview.

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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