Litigation Executive/Paralegal - Complex & Catastrophic Injury

Horwich Farrelly

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly is recruiting a Litigation Executive/Paralegal for its Complex & Catastrophic Injury team in London. The role offers hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) and involves supporting Partners and Fee Earners on large, high-value claims.

You will gain exposure to catastrophic injury cases, work within a collaborative team, and have opportunities to develop expertise in civil litigation and insurance law.

Qualifications

At least 2 years’ experience in civil litigation, preferably PI background.
Working knowledge of CPR/Pre-Action Protocol.
Have some knowledge of insurance.
Familiarity with medical records would be beneficial.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Able to meet/exceed billing targets; hourly rate experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist senior team members with Large and Complex Loss Claims.
Review records and prepare detailed notes on key issues.
Collate disclosure and keep in order.
Prepare bundles for expert and Counsel Instruction.
Instruct and liaise with experts and Counsel.
Arrange conferences and attend with the fee earner.
Diarise Court dates and directions.
Research legal issues and support catastrophic injury claims handling.
Contribute to client MI/SLA requirements.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

PI background

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Billing targets experience

CPR/Pre-Action Protocol knowledge

Insurance knowledge

Medical records familiarity

Job description

Litigation Executive/Paralegal - Complex & Catastrophic Injury

Litigation Executive/Paralegal - Complex & Catastrophic Injury

About the Role

Litigation Executive - Complex & Catastrophic Injury
Location: London
Hybrid: 2 days per week from the office
Contract type: 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, clientfocus, 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 Team

Our Complex and Catastrophic team specialises in handling some of the most significant and high-value personal injury claims in the market. Working on multi-track cases valued from £500,000 through to multi-million-pound claims, the team manages complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries and life-changing circumstances. You'll work alongside highly experienced lawyers, gaining exposure to challenging and rewarding cases while developing your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will assist a Partner and other Fee Earners as and when required in Large and Complex Loss claims; so the role represents a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high quality and challenging work.You will also ensure that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business-like and competent manner and to ensure the efficient operation of the firm. In this role you will not only be working independently but you will be working as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have previous file handling experience or worked in the insurance industry in a personal injury environment. Whilst experience and qualifications are desirable, above all we hire based on potential so, if you are enthusiastic and want to learn and develop, we are able to offer you the training to succeed.

Main Responsibilities

To assist senior members of the team with all aspects of Large and Complex Loss Claims.
Reviewing records and preparing detailed notes on the key issues.
Collating disclosure and keeping in order.
Preparing bundles for expert and Counsel Instruction.
Instructing and liaising with experts and Counsel.
Arranging conferences and attending with the fee earner.
Diarising Court dates and directions
Liaising with witnessesli>
Research legal issues.
The successful candidate will be exposed to catastrophic injury claims (brain injury, spinal injury, amputation claims) on behalf of national insurers.
To assist with client MI/SLA requirements.

What do I need?

At least 2-years’ experience working in civil litigation preferably PI background.
Working knowledge of CPR/ Pre-Action Protocol.
Have some knowledge of insurance
Familiarity with medical records would be beneficial
Excellent organisational skills
Can work under pressure and to strict time limits.
Able to meet/exceed billing target. Previous experience of hourly rate charging preferable but not essential.

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.

25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme