RTA Personal Injury Solicitor — Lead & Mentor

HF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Discount Hub

Dental & Eyecare Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HF in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor – Personal Injury to join our RTA litigation team. The role blends hands-on legal work with early leadership responsibilities in a hybrid setup (1 day in the office).

You will manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liabilities while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team performance. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong liability knowledge, court experience, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with an interest in RTA litigation.
• Experience in managing litigation caseloads and coaching junior lawyers.
• Strong understanding of liability issues in road traffic accident claims.
• Experience supervising and developing teams within a legal services environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liability files from instruction to resolution.
• Support team leadership and foster a positive, productive working environment.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to litigation executives.
• Deliver training and mentoring to legal apprentices and junior members.
• Assist in operational metrics, including revenue targets and billing timelines.
• Ensure high standards of file handling and SLA compliance.
• Engage with clients, insurers, and third parties professionally.

Skills

RTA litigation

Litigation management

Court experience

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Client service

Clear communication

Multitasking

Independent working

Coaching

Professional demeanour

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HF in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor – Personal Injury to join our RTA litigation team. The role blends hands-on legal work with early leadership responsibilities in a hybrid setup (1 day in the office).

You will manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liabilities while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team performance. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong liability knowledge, court experience, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.