Legal Assistant

Horwich Farrelly Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal firm as a Legal Assistant in Manchester, supporting litigation teams. The role involves managing legal documentation, handling calls, and providing excellent customer service. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Great customer service skills required.
• Ability to manage workload and handle calls.
• Experience in legal documentation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and update legal cases.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls.
• Prepare legal documentation for clients.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Job description

HF. People. Not just lawyers.

We know it’s you who makes the difference.

Administrative Support, Legal Assistant, Paralegal Support, Litigation Administrator, Legal Support—no matter what your title is, it’s a great time to join HF Recoveries. Our success breeds success. So, if you are ambitious and hardworking, you can be part of something exciting as we grow and develop together.

h3>Legal Assistant
HF Recoveries is recruiting Legal Assistants to support our Litigation teams.

We are looking for talented people with great customer service skills to help our impressive list of Client Insurers and their Policyholders through the litigation process as we recover their outstanding outlay and uninsured losses.

No day is the same at HF Recoveries, and our Legal Assistants are great team players who excel at multi-tasking. As a Legal Assistant, you will manage your workload, handle inbound and outbound calls, prepare legal documentation, and update legal cases for our Clients and Policyholders.

If you are hardworking, well-organized, enjoy working as part of a successful team, have a confident telephone manner, and enjoy using your initiative, then we can help you build a long and rewarding legal career in Litigation with HF Recoveries. Many of our Legal Assistants have shown ambition and been promoted into senior Litigation handling roles and Team Leader positions. If you are interested, please read on.

h3>What's in it for you?
Quite a lot, really.

We offer attractive salaries as well as hybrid and flexible working hours once you have successfully completed your six-month probation period. We want your career to flourish, and we will continually invest in you, offering lots of training and support.

We’re always looking to recognize and reward our people. Here are some of the benefits you’ll have access to as part of our team:

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
• Hybrid working after successfully completing your 6 months probation period
• Private healthcare provision
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Season ticket loans
• Flu vouchers
• Bonus scheme
• Perks at work scheme package

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 areas such as counter fraud, large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs, and credit hire.

Next steps?

If you are ready to apply, please submit your application along with a cover letter explaining why we should offer you a position in the Recoveries department.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are passionate about inclusive hiring. 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.

Please note, this is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at our office in MediaCity, Salford Quays.